Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Arts & Crafts Sterling Water Pitcher, marked for Radke & Co., San Francisco, early 20th century, likely manufactured by Shreve in their "Fourteenth Century" pattern, tapered cylindrical form with short strainer spout, applied with hammered horizontal straps accented with faux nail heads, the rim with hammered trefoils, with swing handle at rim, and applied loop handle to base, applied monogram, ht. without handle 6 1/4 in., approx. 17 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
light ding at base rim. a few light pinpoints. minor usage/age wear, including light surface abrasion for overly scratchy cleanser.