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Creamer
Accession # 20.791
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.