Collection Highlights
Kerchief
ca. 1848
1941.103
Cotton
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Creamer
Object name
Creamer
Date
ca. 1851
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 4 7/8 in. ( 17.1 x 7 x 12.4 cm )
Description
Wrought silver creamer in the Classical Revival style with Rococo decoration; helmet-shaped body with a high extended pouring lip and low sides; plain, applied band around the rim; seated on an oval, stepped foot; squared strap handle, tapers to a point at the base; handle engraved with a floral band; foliate cartouche and floral garland repouss
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. M. F. Savage
Object Number
1925.44
Marks
stamped: on base: "J. C. M./ TIFFANY YOUNG & ELLIS"
Gallery Label
The Anglo-American Art Museum at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA owns a complete coffee and tea service in this pattern. It is illustated in "Tiffany Silver" by Charles and Mary Grace Carpenter (p.68).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
