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Creampot
Thomas Revere, Jr. (about 1766–1817)
about 1790–1800
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
H. E. Bolles Fund
Accession Number61.197
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 429
DescriptionRaised creampot with high drawn lip, deep fluted body with applied rim, high splayed foot, and square plinth with vertical rim. Strap scroll handle lapped over rim at high back, lower joining slightly above foot. Decorated with narrow chased and bright-cut band of dots near rim, swags with paired tassels in each flute, dotted decoration on foot and flower-shaped design in each corner of plinth.
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; purchased by the Museum in 1961.