Pitcher, Ice Water

Object Name:

Pitcher, Ice Water

Object ID:

1957.013.01

Creator:

Reed & Barton -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Taunton, MA

Date:

1872-1890

Description:

Ice Water Pitcher. Manufactured by Reed & Barton, Taunton, MA, 1872-1890. Silver-plated metal and ironstone ceramic. Four pieces to pitcher, including body, liner, removable cover and lid unit, and a screw for cover (note that there is a slot for a second screw that is missing). Body has a bulbous bottom and slightly tapered sides, a cast D-shaped handle, a narrow spout, two lugs for screws along rim, and a round pedestal base. Rim of pitcher is decorated in scroll motif, which is repeated on spout. Handle is cast with floral and scroll decorations; cuprous base metal on handle, white metal base for rest of body. Lid unit includes collar, hinged lid with button finial, spout cover, and spout strainer. Top of lid is decorated in scroll motif. Spout cover is decorated with stylized sunburst and flowers. Stamped on bottom of body: image of a globe with a bird on top; Roman letters, "MFG. PLATED / BY / REED & BARTON / TAUNTON, MASS. / NO 2435"; and "25". Stamped on inside of collar, in sans-serif letters, "REED&BARTON". Stamped on underside of strainer, "25". Pitcher liner is white stoneware, with straight sides and narrow spout. Printed on bottom, "REED & BARTON'S PATENT MOVEABLE / ICE PITCHER LININGS".

Material:

Metal
Silver
Ceramic

Dimensions:

H-11.1 W-10.5 D-7 inches

Provenance:

One of a pair of ice water pitchers with history of use on the steamship, The Mount Washington, on Lake Winnipesaukee. The Mount Washington was launched by the Boston & Maine Railroad in 1872, as an attraction to tourists coming by the rail. As rail tourism declined in the 1920s, B&M sold the boat to Capt. Leander Lavallee, who kept it as a tourist vessel until it burned in 1939.

Credit Line:

Gift of Richard Parkhurst

People:

Lavallee, Leander (1870-1947)

Subjects:

Steamships