Pitcher

This silver pitcher was the first of an edition of ten pieces and represents Steakley’s earliest work in hollowware. The lengthy process began with a sheet of silver that was cut to a pattern, wrapped into a cylinder, and soldered. The bottom and spout were added to the form and the piece was smoothed with a hammer, then filed, sanded, and polished. After the handle and edging were completed, the pitcher was silver-plated and polished again to achieve a sleek, gleaming finish.