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Water Pitcher

Manufacturer Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Date1906

Mediumsterling silver

Dimensions9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 5 inches (24.1 x 24.1 x 12.7 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Nelda C. Stark, 1999

Object number51.1.97

ClassificationsFood Services

DescriptionCircular base; baluster shaped; C shaped handle; integral spout; applied vines with grape clusters on rim and handle; engraved script L monogram under spout.

ProvenanceHenry Jacob Lutcher [1836-1912] and Frances Ann Lutcher [Mrs. Henry Jacob Lutcher, 1841-1924]; by inheritance to their daughter Miriam Lutcher Stark [Mrs. W.H. Stark, 1859-1936][1]; by inheritance to her son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; bequeathed December 13, 1999 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House | 1. See 1921 American Appraisal Company Appraisal of Furnishings of the Residence of W.H. Stark Orange, Texas. Page 49 entry 6.

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