Museum Collections
Luce Center
Creamer
Object name
Creamer
Date
1816-1818
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 10.2 x 14.6 cm )
Silver Weight: 13 oz (troy) 2 dwt (408 g)
Description
Wrought silver creamer; round bulbous body with an applied, vertical band stamped with floral decoration around the base; on a splayed foot, set on a square base above four hairy claw and ball feet; sides of body flared to an applied, roller-die basket-weave band; applied, convex shoulder above band; short, wide pouring spout with applied vertical lip with a die-rolled horizontal garland band; scrolled, chased serpent's head handle; no maker's mark.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Mary Madison McGuire
Object Number
1939.547
Gallery Label
This creamer belonged to President James Madison.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





