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Pitcher and cover

Pitcher and cover
Object name 
Pitcher and cover
Date 
ca. 1790
Medium 
Porcelain
Dimensions 
Overall: 10 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 21.6 x 14 cm )
Description 
Covered pitcher with reeded interlaced handles with blue and gold blossom and branch terminals, domed cover with gilded foo dog knop; rim decoration of both pitcher and cover are composed of wide bands of blue enamel bands with stars and a band of gilded spearheads; blue gilded floral sways around base; exterior has shield with a blue border, a blue border with gold stars, ribbons, and leafy swag on top; initials inscribed on shield.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Kenneth McNeil
Object Number 
1984.36ab
Marks 
painted: in shield: "J M W"
Gallery Label 
This piece, part of a fifty-four-piece dinner service, was commissioned by James M. Watson (1750-1806), a New York City businessman.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.