Pitcher, Water

Object Name:

Pitcher, Water

Object ID:

1989.057.004

Creator:

William B. Durgin Co -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

circa 1925

Description:

Pitcher, silver, in Durgin's "Chatham" pattern. Helmet-shaped body with wide flaring spout. Handle attaches to neck of pitcher, and has a straight top edge. Handle arched to form lower connection with body. Thumb-rest on top of handle. Oval-shaped base ring with four projections (which are part of the decoration). Beading along edge of spout rim. Narrow V-shaped decorative elements on rim and base. Appears to have gold wash on interior. "D B J", with engraved pellets in between each letter, engraved on side, in stylized and shadowed letters. Several stamped marks on bottom of pitcher: "GORHAM", "D" within a circular mark (for William Durgin Co.), "STERLING / 65", "4", and "Pts".

Material:

Metal
Silver
Gold

Dimensions:

H-9.625 W-9.875 D-5.25 inches

Provenance:

Part of a 243-piece sterling silver service originally acquired by and used by Robert (1880-1973) and Dorothy (1881-) Jackson of Concord, New Hampshire, parents of donors. Set includes flatware (231 pieces), a four-piece coffee set, two serving trays, gravy boat, pitcher, and two salt dishes.
Given "in loving memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a tribute to the artisans of New Hampshire, from Sarah Jackson Doyle and Hope Jackson Garvan." The Chatham pattern was first introduced by the Durgin Co., Concord, N.H., c. 1910.

Credit Line:

Given in Loving Memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a Tribute to the Artisans of New Hampshire

People:

Jackson, Dorothy B. (1882-1933), Jackson, Robert (1880-1973), Durgin, William B. (1833-1905)