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Pitcher
Newell Harding (1796–1862)
about 1850
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Coin silver
Dimensions
21.4 x 13.5 x 11.5 cm (8 7/16 x 5 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Malcolm Parkes Hunt
Accession Number1999.64.21
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
DescriptionRaised body, flat bottom, drawn foot, stamped bead at neck and foot joints, rounded bead at upper rim, three minor dimples on shoulder, floral and foliate repoussé decoration on body, inscription within cartouche on front, hollow scrolled handle with plain thumbpiece.
InscriptionsOn front with a cartouche "Presented to / James Hussey / by the / Operative of No.1 Dressin g Room / Great Falls Dec. 30th 1852"