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Creamer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-14492

Description

Bulbous octagonal body comprised of flat and lobed panels raised on reel shaped pedestal and paneled shaped foot. Double "C" scroll handle. Flared shaped mouth w/ large spout and rolled rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
britannia metal
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Pewter
Britannia
PITCHER, CREAM

Inscription

Hammered and incised on bottom: Hammered: ""James/ Dixon & Sons/ 1843C"" Incised: ""Little""

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

James Dixon & Sons (Maker)

Location of Origin

Sheffield

Dimensions

7 x 6.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.471.3

Date

1840-1860 (Possibly)

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