A scarce 18th c. serving pitcher in original as-found and as-descended surface. 
Constructed on an early pole lathe and turned from a block of American chesnut (by analysis). Its body is formed from the solid negating a common issue of leaking fluids from other related forms such as white cooper made pitchers or blackjacks. An exceptionally well formed and unusually wide foot is present, keeping its contents both elevated and safe from spilling. Original rasp marks are present. 
Its base is especially pleasant exhibiting exceptionally strong lathe marks and central tailstock mark.
Solidity was a focus of the turner, with stylistic form of the period kept in mind. During the 18th century, imported blackjacks alongside European vessels in wood and cermaics caught notice by colonists of New England and forms were copied in American variants. 
This pitcher remains a scarce American example of the massive import market and demand for capacitive vessels for homestead use. Surviving examples produced from the solid for tableware use and of this age are scarce in existence. 
Remains in superlative original condition and retains phenomenal surface qualties with in-period use and staining contributing idealistic qualities. 
Formerly in the collection of Peter Eaton.
New England. Ca. 1770-1800. 8"T.