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A silver pitcher with an inverted pear-shaped body with flared lips, flared acanthus leaf bandi…
Water Pitcher
A silver pitcher with an inverted pear-shaped body with flared lips, flared acanthus leaf bandi…
A silver pitcher with an inverted pear-shaped body with flared lips, flared acanthus leaf banding at the shoulder, and similar banding of cornucopia around the lower third of the body. A single, scroll handle with floral thumb piece decoration on upper section is attached to the body. The whole pitcher is raised on a stepped foot pedestal with floral banding around lip and foot.
Water Pitcher, Frederick Marquand, c. 1824, silver, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Water Pitcher

Maker (American, 1799 - 1882)
Datec. 1824
Mediumsilver
Dimensions13 3/16 × 10 1/2 × 5 inches (33.5 × 26.7 × 12.7 cm)
MarkingsPseudo-hallmarks in rounded rectangles: FM; kings head; lion passant; F
Credit LineGift of James A. Williams.
Object number1968.18.101
On View
Not on view
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextSavannah's most prolific silversmith, Frederick Marquand exhibits in this water pitcher a grasp of the Empire style. The widely flaring spout and richly rounded body are balanced by the vigorously scrolling handle embellished by cast foliage. Cast ornamentation, a major decorative element of the Empire period, is used throughout the piece. Marquand achieved a sculptural, almost monumental, effect which made it an impressive ornament for the table of its owner. Frederick Marquand (1799-1882) worked as a silversmith and retailer in Savannah c.1820-1825 in partnership with his cousin, Josiah Penfield as J. Penfield & Co. In 1826 he relocated to New York City, where he continued his trade along with various family members until 1839. A huge amount of silver bearing his mark is still extant. Telfair Museums' silver collection currently holds 93 individual pieces of silver with Marquand's mark.
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