Sterling Holloware: Water Pitchers

Plymouth sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1909. Tapering and paneled ovoid body, reeded helmet mouth, capped scroll bracket handle, and stepped oval foot. A fine piece in the classic pattern. Fully marked including maker's stamp, pattern name, no. A2788, date symbol, and volume (3 3/8 pints). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 3/8 x W 9 3/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 24.7 troy ounces. #BY636

Winthrop sterling silver drinks set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1925. This set comprises pitcher, 6 goblets and tray. The pitcher has curved and tapering bowl, raised foot, scrolled-bracket handle, and helmet mouth. The goblets have conical bowl with tapering stem, and gently raised round foot. Tray Round with narrow shoulder and flat rim. Acid-etched Regency Revival ornament. Bowls have bands comprising laurel wreaths inset with flower heads between tooled lines, and stylized... Click for details

Art Deco sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1914. Curved body, stepped foot, helmet mouth, and bracket handle. Alternating wide and narrow facets on body and foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 18799 (first produced in 1914), director’s letter m, and volume (3 3/4 pts). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 5/8 x W 8 1/8 x D 5 1/4 in. Weight: 24 troy ounces. #BX475

Rare coin silver water pitcher with aquatic plants. Made by John C. Moore Co. for Tiffany, Young & Ellis in New York. Ovoid body with helmet mouth and high-looping handle. On body, chased and engraved waterlilies and pads; at bottom irregular grass border. Handle has wrapped tendrils and applied cattails. A striking midcentury design that anticipates motifs popularized in the following generation. Early marks (1848-52) with maker’s and retailer’s stamps and no. 18. Very good condition with... Click for details

Colonial sterling silver ale pitcher. Made by Old Newbury Crafters in Newburyport, Mass. Curved bowl with reeded staves; c-scroll handle and sharp v-spout. For serving ye olde fermented refreshment. Fully marked including maker’s and craftsman’s (Fletcher S. Carter) stamps as well as phrase “Boston / Museum of Fine Arts / Reproduction”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x W 6 1/2 x D 3 1/2 in. Weight: 10.5 troy ounces. #BY462

Classic sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1911. Curved and tapering body, raised foot, scrolled bracket handle, and helmet mouth. Reeding. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 18181 (first produced in 1911), director’s letter m, and volume (4 pts). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/4 x W 8 1/2 x D 6 in. Heavy weight: 33 troy ounces. #BY453

Victorian sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York, ca 1900. Ovoid bowl, drum-form neck, and small lip spout; shell-mounted scroll handle. Allover repousse flowers and leafing scrollwork. Gorgeous and tactile. Worn marks including maker’s stamp and no. 76. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 8 1/2 x W 8 x D 6 3/4 in. Weight: 25 troy ounces. #BY211

Rare Chrysanthemum sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Double-gourd with irregular fluting; helmet mouth with leaves wrapped around reeded rim. Shoulder has applied leaf and flowerhead border with radiating squiggles incised on body. High-looping handle with layered and sprawling leaf mount. Same beneath handle. Four volute-scroll supports with leaf and flowerhead mounts.

An early, one-of-a-kind piece in the historic Japonesque pattern that debuted in 1880.... Click for details

American Art Nouveau glass water pitcher with engraved silver overlay. Low with helmet mouth and spread bottom. Interior lobing and high-looping handles with silver bands. At top overlay in form of leafing scrollwork and flower heads. Glass is clear. Pontil mark. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/4 x W 8 x D 6 1/2 in. #BY349

Fairfax sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Durgin (part of Gorham) in Concord, New Hampshire, ca 1920. Faceted with rectilinear body and raised foot, and helmet mouth. Scroll-bracket handle. A desirable piece in the classic Art Deco pattern. Fully marked including Durgin and Gorham stamps, volume (4 pts), and pattern name and no. 40. Very good condition apart from a tiny handle ping.

Dimensions: H 8 X 9 1/4 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight: 24 troy ounces. #BY085

Chrysanthemum sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectilinear shaped bowl with embossed flared tendrils at corners. Gently curved neck and helmet mouth with turned-down rim and scroll handle. Four flat volute supports. Heavy and substantial with flower-head mounts on handle and supports as well as shoulder garlands and overlapping leaves on mouth rim. Helmet mouth and scroll handle. Rests on 4 flat volutes. Heavy and substantial with flower-head mounts on handle and... Click for details

Royal Windsor sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Towle in Newburyport, Mass. Ovoid bowl with helmet mouth, flower-capped double scroll handle, and domed foot. Chased and scalloped frames (vacant) interspersed with pendant flowers. Shoulder and foot rim have alternating flower heads and volute scrolls with beaded border. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 67420, and volume (“8 half pints”). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 x W 9 1/4 x D 5 1/2 in. Weight: 34.7 troy ounces.... Click for details