WILLIAM C. CODMAN (American 1939-1921) A PROTOTYPE STERLING SILVER WATER PITCHER IN THE "CHANTILLY" PATTERN, FOR GORHAM MANUFACTURING CO., PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, DESIGNED 1895, PRODUCED 1896, the oval section water pitcher with foliate scroll edged everted lip over baluster form body, the front and back with repoussé rose blossoms and stems centering acanthus leaf and scroll shaped cartouches, one side monogrammed "W," raised on conforming spreading foot with floral sprays at the front and back and interlaced scrolled edge, with "D" shape handle with scrolled end acanthus leaf at the top continuing into repoussé pendant floral swag, originally retailed by Spaulding & Co, of Chicago, Illinois, with manufacturer's mark, date code for 1896, pattern number "2000," "4 PINT," and specialty mark "EX," total approximate silver weight: 34.13 troy ounces. Height: 9 1/2" Width: 8 1/2" Depth: 5 3/4"

In overall good too very good condition with very minor surface rubbing, scratching, and wear commensurate with age and use.

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