Cream Pot
Dateca. 1810
Marked by
William Alexander Williams
American, 1787 - 1846
MediumSilver
DimensionsOH: 6 3/4"; OW: 5 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Robert F. Grossman
Object number2015-335
DescriptionCream pot: Square foot with stepped circular juncture and long tubular neck with band supports helmet-shaped body with everted pouring lip. High loop handle with single rib and serpentine-shaped upper juncture tapers to slender point with single bead at lower juncture. Outer edge of lip, juncture of body and stem of foot, circular stepping and edge of square foot all engraved with wriggle work lines and swagsInscription(s)Engraved in sprigged script "MA" in enbellished oval under lipMark(s)Marked in relief in rectangle on side of foot: "W.A.WILLIAMS". Mark is double-struck and very worn
Jehu Williams (1788-1859) and John Victor (1793-1845) (Williams & Victor)
ca. 1835
1770-1790
