An American Silver Water Pitcher, Whiting Mfg Co., New York, circa 1895

of baluster form with tall neck, the underside of spout applied with large flowerheads and feathers configured as an owl's face, with large handle fully modeled as Minerva preparing to throw a spear, marked on base, numbered 8562 and with Old English O

dent near base, Minerva missing attribute in her left hand (sheild?), end of spear bent, engraving/etching likly removed, applied band at base starting to pull away, otherwise good condition
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