Cream Pot
Date1809-1810
Marked by
Thomas Jenkinson
w. ca. 1805-1830
OriginEngland, London
MediumSilver; gold (silver-gilt)
DimensionsOH(at handle): 3"; OL: 5"; OW: 3"
Credit LineGift of Mary Jewett Gaiser: The Mary Jewett Gaiser Silver Collection
Object number1993-408
DescriptionOval, boat-shaped cream pot with swelled sided and flat base, narrow foot-ring, and "D" shaped handle. Narrow reeded band applied to rim of body and pouring lip. Outer surface of handle also reeded. Interior of cream pot is gilded.Inscription(s)Engraved on base with block initials "M/M S"Mark(s)Struck in relief on neck near lip: 1) sponsor's mark "TJ" in rectangle; 2) a lion passant; 3) a leopard's head crowned; 4) the date letter "O" for 1809-10; and 5) a duty markProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. Mary Jewett Gaiser, Spokane, WA
