Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case
1830-1840
1937.1631
Wood, paint, gilding
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Pitcher: The Landlord's caution/ upon my honor
Object name
Pitcher: The Landlord's caution/ upon my honor
Date
1810-1830
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/4 x 6 x 4 3/8 in. ( 12.1 x 15.2 x 11.1 cm )
Description
Molded pearlware with scalloped edge, scrolling handle gold luster rim, handpainted pink stylized rose with green leaves on neck, either side and printed either side; winged male figure holding coat of arms and classically dressed female representing truth.
Object Number
INV.12570
Marks
inscribed: "UPON MY HONOR/ AMIONIE AMORET VERITAS"," LANDLORDS CAUTION [followed by a grid taht reads left column to right column] more for do I shall what/ beer my trust I if and/ score my pay must I and/ score my pay must I and/ Clerk his sent has Brewer the"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
