$39,000
Chinese Export Porcelain Creamer Decorated with the Great Seal of the United States, late 18th century, helmet-form creamer with simulated cane handle, the rim with a cobalt border with gilt foliate chain motif, with a polychrome enamel-painted Great Seal of the United States depicticed under the spout, and an undulating blue flower border around the base, (minor enamel loss), ht. 5 1/8 in. Note: This creamer relates to (and is possibly from) a late 18th century tea service ordered and owned by Henry Smith, who went to Canton aboard the ship George Washington in 1794. Other pieces known to be from the service descended in the Brown family, of Providence, Rhode Island. Pieces related to that service are now owned by the Peabody Essex Museum, Washington & Lee University, and Winterthur.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-03-03
