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John 'Jack' Prip American Modernist Pewter Tall Cocktail Pitcher or Ewer

$5,950
£4,496.22
€5,192.03
CA$8,314.23
A$9,225.34
CHF 4,832.43
MX$113,127.37
NOK 61,466.83
SEK 58,022.07
DKK 38,720.22
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About the Item

A fine Modernist pewter pitcher or ewer. By John 'Jack' Prip. In the form of a narrow, tapering pitcher with an integral handle. Prip, a master metalsmith, is an extremely important figure in the history of American metalsmithing. Prip was Danish-American and combined the technical excellence he learned from experts like Danish Master Silversmith Evald Nielsen with the American spirit of innovation. Simply a great Modernist pitcher or ewer! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is a small amount of wear, discoloration and bending at the spout. Otherwise, the surface has an unpolished (and unwashed) patina, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Marked to the base with: Pewter / a John Prip signature / 3 struck hearts Measurements: Height: ca. 14 1/8 in. Width: ca. 4 7/8 in. Depth: ca. 3 1/2 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    John Prip (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.13 in (35.9 cm)Width: 4.88 in (12.4 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is a small amount of wear, discoloration and bending at the spout. Otherwise, the surface has an unpolished (and unwashed) patina, some surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV BF M221stDibs: LU1610229906542

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