Pitcher
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Maurice H. Berins
1908 - 1990
DistributorPresented by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
MakerMade by
Josiah Wedgwood & Sons, Ltd.
English, 1895 - present
Date1960-1975
MediumMechanically-molded creamware with black overglaze transfer-printed decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including handle x depth): 6 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 5 1/2in. (16.5 x 17.1 x 14cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Ruth Berins Collier
DescriptionBarrel-shaped pitcher of cream-colored earthenware, a type of ceramic known as creamware. The pitcher has a plain rim, swelled sides, narrow base, and a flat bottom. At one side of the rim is a short triangular spout. Opposite the rim is an applied ear-shaped handle. Each side of the pitcher has overglaze black enamel transfer-printed decoration inside a border of scrolled leaves. To the right of the handle is a scene showing a three story retail building with a gambrel roof; a sign over one door to the building states "GERSON FOX". In front of the building are a row of soldiers, a woman and two children. To the left of the handle is a crest with the words "G. FOX & CO/ 25 YEARS/ MOSES FOX CLUB" over "This jug, as a token of friendship,/ marks the esteem in which the members/ of the/ MOSES FOX CLUB/ are held/ by its founder,/ Beatrice Fox Auerbach/ and is given in recognition of their/ loyalty, faithfulness and devotion for/ twenty-five years and more." The pitcher has three chips on the foot.
Object number2004.132.1
MarkingsThe underside of the pitcher has a black, overglaze, transfer-printed mark of "THIS IS THE ORIGINAL STORE OF/ GERSON FOX, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT/ FOUNDED 1847/ DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR/MOSES FOX CLUB./ 1960". Below this are two marks. The left mark states "WEDGEWOOD/ of ETRURIA/ & BARLASTON/ MADE IN ENGLAND". The right mark consists of a square with two engravers tools superimposed over the square. Surrounding this "DESIGNED BY THE/ WEDGWOOD STUDIOS" in a circle.NotesOwner Note: Maurice H. Berins (1908-1990) worked for G. Fox and Company in Hartford, Connecticut, for over 25 years, and he became a Senior Vice President. He was also the Director/President of Mount Sinai Hospital. Maurice H. Berins was an organizer of the 1971 and 1972 Hartford Arts Festivals. (Hudson 5/2/2007)Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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