Collections record Beta

Pitcher

1963-08-0

Silver pitcher. Round, swelled base decorative with a beaded rim and a band of flowers and leaves in repousse. The container, soldered to the smaller diameter of the top of base is bulbous and gradually diminishes in size until throat flares into the curved top rim and lip. The case, hollow silver of rococo design is attached at top and on side. The front is decorative with repousse rococo design around a cartouche in which is engraved a small compass and square rule surrounding a "G" under which is "Presented to/Bro. David E. Bostwick, W.M./of St. Paul's Lodge No. 11 F. & A.M./By/the Members of St. Paul's Lodge./Dec. 27th A.L. 5864"

This pitcher was presented to Dr. Bostwick on his 11 re-election to the Master's chair in 1864.

• Charters, Cann & Dunn

ca. 1860-1865

12 3/4"H 4 1/2"diam. base

• silver