Thoroughbred Pitcher by Arthur Court

Bridled, ears up and ready to pour.

This Thoroughbred pitcher is by Arthur Court, made ca. 2000, in cast aluminum. Arthur Court's polished cast-aluminum serving pieces, often modeled on animals, became a familiar presence on American tables from the late 20th century onward. The pitcher is the head and neck of a horse, its mane falling down the back beside a curved strap handle. A raised bridle with noseband, browband and reins runs around the face, and the ears point up at the rim. The surface is bright and lightly hammered. It is 8.5 inches wide, 6 deep and 10 high.

Pours with good manners, as a Thoroughbred should.