A SILVER PITCHER, maker's mark of Ball, Black & Co., 1851-76, inverted pear form octagonal, with slightly waisted long neck and broad spout, the sides with three panels of asymmetrical cartouche, one enclosing scalework, one vacant, and one engraved with initials, within foliate scroll and floral surround, divided by panels of floral spray and fruit spray, between engraved rocaille borders, the neck with alternate plain and trailing flowers chased panels, with part foliate and floral wrapped scroll handle, with applied reeded rim--13in. (33cm.) high, 26.5oz.