Description

An American coin silver water pitcher, maker's mark of Shreve, Brown & Co., Boston, circa 1860, pear-shaped form with helmet spout, raised on a circular foot, applied with beaded border and chased with strap-work, acanthus leaves and festoons, centering a cartouche opposite the handle, engraved "A.M.B./From/Her Uncle/ J.C.B., June 30th 1860", the upswept handle with acanthus leaf joins and lion's head thumb-piece; height is 12 1/2", weight 37 troy ounces.