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pitcher

Object NamePitcher
Maker Casper Freeling
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1851
Place MadeUnited States
Techniqueblown, engraved
SizeH: 13.9 cm, D: 8.9 cm, W (incl. handle): 13.6 cm
Accession Number86.4.42
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Crandall Melvin Jr., by exchange, in memory of Gertrude Christman Melvin
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionGrayish non-lead glass; blown, engraved. Cylindrical body with cylindrical neck, smaller then body; flaring mouth, tooled pouring spout, applied handle; inscription engraved on lower body "C.F. to M.C.F." in old English letters with "1851" crudely engraved underneath and a wreath below date; rough pontil mark on base.
Provenance
Source Schwind Antiques - 1986-05-09
Former Collection Lowell Innes (d. 1986)
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