Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
ca. 1837
1953.197
Wood
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Creamer
Object name
Creamer
Date
ca. 1830
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 7 x 4 1/8 in. ( 17.8 x 17.8 x 10.5 cm )
Silver Weight: 25 oz (troy) 7 dwt (789 g)
Description
Wrought silver creamer; oval boat-shaped body on oval stepped base joined to the body by an oval pedestal; applied, vertical die-rolled foliate band footring; applied, die-rolled foliate band around the pedestal; applied, die rolled foliated band below the raised pouring lip, high and narrow at the front; applied, die-rolled foliate band around the rim; cast and seamed, scrolled handle crimped below and above the single handle terminals forming oval bands; engraved, "H" in bright-cut script on the center front of each body; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Townsend Lawrence
Object Number
1942.540g
Marks
engraved: on front: "B" in bright-cut script
stamped: on base: "I. T." in a conforming rectangle, between two illegible pseudo-hallmarks
Gallery Label
Belonged to Walter Bowne, Mayor of New York City from 1829-1833.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
