Collection Highlights
Coach
ca. 1770
1911.25
Wood, iron, paint
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Creamer
Object name
Creamer
Date
1789-1796
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 5 1/2 in. ( 17.1 x 6.7 x 14 cm )
Description
Wrought silver creamer; raised helmet-shaped body with a high pouring lip, low sides and the back rising to a point where it meets the handle; plain band applied around the rim; body joined to a high, round splayed foot on a square base; high-loop strap handle tapers to a point at the bottom; front of the body engraved "H P"; maker's marks stamped on the side of the base.
Credit Line
Gift of Pintard Fellows
Object Number
1981.17b
Marks
engraved: center front: "H P" in bright cut script
stamped: on the side of the base: "I . HALSEY" in a rectangle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
