PAIR OF ANTIQUE KNOWLES, TAYLOR & KNOWLES “ICE WATER" PITCHERS

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A charming matched pair of antique white ironstone or semi-vitreous porcelain water pitchers produced by the Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Company (K.T.& K. CO.), East Liverpool, Ohio (active 1854-1929). Each pitcher features a cylindrical body with molded base, applied handle, and pronounced pouring spout. The front is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue transfer with a stylized cartouche framed by leafy floral garlands surrounding the bold inscription “ICE WATER.” Such labeled service pitchers were commonly used in late 19th- and early 20th-century hotels, restaurants, railway dining cars, and institutional settings, reflecting both utilitarian function and decorative Victorian-era design sensibilities. The crisp blue-on-white contrast and straightforward typography are characteristic of American commercial tableware of the period. One pitcher with a short, faint hairline crack extending downward from the mouth rim, visible upon close inspection, otherwise both pitchers appear in good antique condition with age-appropriate wear and minor glaze irregularities consistent with manufacture and use. Please refer to the photos for more details. Each measures approximately 6-1/4" in height and 7" in width. Provenance: From the estate and heirs of Robert Clarence Pruyn (1847–1934), American inventor, banker, businessman, and politician; son of Robert Hewson Pruyn, who was the Minister to Japan as appointed by Abraham Lincoln, and founder of Albany Law School; a member of one of Albany’s oldest and most prominent Dutch families in New York. This property in auction was from the Pruyn/Morgan family Summer home collection at Papoose Island in Clayton, NY, where many of the wealthy families of the Gilded Age summered in the 1000 Islands, lived very well and entertained lavishly. Please follow these links for more detailed description on Wikipedia about Mr. Robert Hewson Pruyn and Mr. Robertbe Clarence Pruyn: 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_H._Pruyn. 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_C._Pruyn. 品相： Juliet and Friends provides reasonable and reliable in-house shipping to help our bidders unless otherwise stated. Please refer to julietandfriends.com for more shipping information. Photographs are considered part of the lot descriptions - what is shown is what is offered. While we strive to describe items accurately, our description may be subjective and is intended for reference only. All lots are sold AS IS and WHERE IS in accordance with our Terms & Conditions. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description etc. before purchasing. Condition reports and additional images are available upon request as a courtesy to bidders; such reports are opinions only and do not constitute statements of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is free from age-related wear or imperfections. All measurements and weights are approximate. Item compositions are not tested unless explicitly stated. Display accessories (e.g., stands) shown in photos are for presentation only and are not included unless noted. We strongly encourage prospective bidders to review all available information, request condition details, or arrange in-person viewing prior to the auction. Please contact us at info@julietandfriends.com or call (551) 502-2706 for assistance.

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