Photograph by Ed Pollard, Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II digital slr-2010.

Crown Milano Pitcher

Manufacturer Mt. Washington Glass Co. (American, New Bedford, MA)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1886

MediumGlass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Base: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)

InscribedNo mark, but round paper label: "Mt. W.G. Co.".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5045

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DescriptionPitcher/ewer. Crown Milano. Round form molded into angular fishnet-like segments. Enameled floral design in soft pink, green, white and with thick gilt outlines. Attached "rope" handle. Polished pontil. For similar shape, see Royal Flemish GAM.67.4.

Published ReferencesBetty B. Sisk, _Mt. Washington Art Glass plus Webb Burmese Identification and Value Guide_ (Kentucky: Collector Books, 2003), 211.