$474
Silver Creamer, Philadelphia, c. 1790, helmet-shape body on a circular trumpet-shape pedestal on square base; high-loop molded strap handle with leafy sprig at the top, with beaded rim and upper edge of pedestal, the sides engraved with bowknots and festoons, the base corners with flower sprigs, (imperfections), ht. 7 3/8 in., approx. 6 troy oz. Repair where hadle attaches at top, two small splits on rim, some solder reinforcement around base of pedestal, no maker's mark.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-07