Accession # | 20.791 |
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Maker | John Benjamin |
Title | Creamer |
Date | ca. 1795 |
Medium | Silver |
Dimensions | 6 9/16 x 4 15/16 in. (16.7 x 12.6 cm) |
Marks | "I. B." [on rectangular ground] |
Inscriptions | no inscriptions |
Signed | no signature |
Credit Line | Bequest of Samuel E. Haslett |
Location | Visible Storage: Case 22, Shelf E (Silver) |
Description | Helmet-shaped creamer, consisting of square plinth, circular base, narrow stem and narrow curved and ridged handle. There is a row of beading around the base and rim. At the front is an oval medallion, encircled with scallops, containing the script initials "A L". It is suspended from a ribbon bow. On the side is a monogram in script. Maker: John Benjamin Condition: Good. |