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CAS 0389-0897   CAS 0389-0897; Measuring pitcher
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring pitcher
Culture Irish
Global Region Europe
Country Northern Ireland / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. Northern Ireland
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper; Tin
Description Small pitcher with short pedestal base and convex base; Rounded lower body tapers upward to narrow neck, then flares outward forming a wide mouthed spout; Curved handle is attached at rim and low shoulder; Small brass plate stamped "Gill" is attached to side of pitcher; Interior is tin plated; Indecipherable hallmark is stamped inside rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Max Diam = 7.4, Length = 10.3