Collection Highlights
The Daughters of Heber Reginald Bishop (Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, and Edith)
ca. 1895
1905.22
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pitcher
Object name
Pitcher
Date
1816
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 15 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. ( 38.7 x 18.1 x 23.8 cm )
Description
Wrought and cast silver presentation pitcher; urn-shaped body has repouss
Credit Line
The Eugene H. Pool Collection of Captain James Lawrence, Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool
Object Number
1942.544c
Marks
Mark: stamped on the base three times in relief at underside, "CHAUDRON" in serpentine banner surround
Engraving: Pitcher has repousse, chased, and matted (or possibly stamped) border of alternating acanthus leaves and arrows located along bottom half of body, and repousse and chased gadrooning along pitcher bottom. Inset shoulder of pitcher has repousse, chased, and engraved bellflower strings located along either side of handle/shoulder joint.
Gallery Label
The War of 1812 produced a string of naval victories by the U.S. over the British Royal Navy. Especially spectacular was Captain James Lawrence's defeat of the British brig "Peacock" in less than 15 minutes. He was presented this pitcher in Philadelphia. He soon returned to sea duty commanding the "Chesapeake." On June 1, 1813, Lawrence lost his ship in minutes. Mortally wounded, he commanded, "Don't give up the ship," as the enemy boarded. He died 3 days later and was buried with by his captors
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
