Lot Essay
The Whiting Manufacturing Company produced several varieties of this pitcher in the early 1880's with the spot-hammered baluster form decorated with naturalistic Japanesque motifs. The application of a silver or copper bird, fish, or other animal in full relief seems to be a decorative technique unique to the Whiting company.
A similar pitcher with a copper crab in full relief sold in these Rooms, January 16, 1998, lot 44. A comparable example with a silver fish in full relief sold in these Rooms, January 27, 1996, lot 53.
A similar pitcher with a copper crab in full relief sold in these Rooms, January 16, 1998, lot 44. A comparable example with a silver fish in full relief sold in these Rooms, January 27, 1996, lot 53.