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CAS 0389-0899   CAS 0389-0899; Measuring pitcher
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Vessels
Object Name Measuring pitcher
Culture Irish
Global Region Europe
Country Ireland
State/Prov./Dist. Kilkenny
County
Other Geographic Data City: Callan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: copper
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; Hollow curved handle is riveted to rim and low shoulder; Copper plate stamped "Town Commissioners of Callan" is attached to side of pitcher; "1/2 pint" is stamped above plate; "CK" is stamped on neck 5 times and "EB" 1 time; Indecipherable hallmark is stamped inside rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 10.0, Length = 14.4