Name/Title
PitcherEntry/Object ID
MP.2002.29Description
Octagonal-shaped pitcher, white earthen ware, silver metal hinged lid with thumb press, pressed mold in the form of Asian men dressed in traditional gown and hat standing in niche; each man has his right arm bent at elbow in front and left arm at side, pitcher narrows at neck, widens at the bottom, set on an octagonal-shaped base which flares out, each niche has scallop design and center point at top, below each niche is a bordered box with a decorative x-shape with diamond border and shape inside, at top of pitcher under opening are four-petaled single flowers, scalloped design along edge of pitcher mouth with large rose flowers below. rate the top portion of the pitcher, ear-shaped handle with thumb press attaches at top and waist of pitcher.Made/Created
Manufacturer
W. Ridgway, Son & CompanyDate made
circa 1840Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
On bottom has four small notches.Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
6 inWidth
5-3/4 inDepth
4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 6 x 5 3/4 x 4 in. (15.2 x 14.6 x 10.2 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: B- has tiny nicks and slightly tarnished.General Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Breakfast Room