Squat baluster-shape cream pitcher with cast floral rim, an inset, curved spout with acanthus base and sprig decoration on its body in imitation of bright-cut engraving; flat bottom. C-curve handle has scrolled acanthus sprig and conical struts. Bottom underside struck incuse with a horizontal-banded circular mark for "BRISTOL (arched) / PLATE CO. (across center in band) / U.S.A. / QUADRUPLE PLATE (curved)" in sans serif letters above "357". From a four-piece tea service, DL*66.0275-.0278.
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