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Pitcher
1907
Object Place: Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
8.1 x 11.2 x 8 cm (3 3/16 x 4 7/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Gertrude S. Atwood
Accession Number1987.72
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
The robust presence of this small pitcher suggests Seth Ek’s Scandinavian heritage. The year in which Ek executed this piece, he entered a three-piece tea service, along with two ladles and a syrup jug and tray, in the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, exhibition. Also included were two silver finger bowls designed by Mary Knight, which Ek executed, reaffirming the close association and cooperation among society members.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
This text has been adapted from "Silver of the Americas, 1600-2000," edited by Jeannine Falino and Gerald W.R. Ward, published in 2008 by the MFA. Complete references can be found in that publication.
DescriptionThis raised pitcher has a wide mouth, applied lip and foot, and cast handle. Hammer marks are evident.
Marks
“STERLING,” “S. EK” within a conforming ellipse, and “1907” struck incuse on bottom.
Ada Mark * F4370
Ada Mark * F4370
InscriptionsNone.
ProvenanceDescended in the family of silversmith George C. Gebelein (1878 – 1945), who worked with Ek at Handicraft Shop. Purchased from the estate of J. Herbert Gebelein (1906 – 1986), George’s son, with funds provided by the donor.