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Cream Jug
Marked by: David Willaume I (British, 1658–about 1741)
English (London)
1721–22
Medium/Technique
Silver (sterling standard), gilt
Dimensions
Overall: 10.5 x 10.2 x 5.4 cm (4 1/8 x 4 x 2 1/8 in.)
Weight: 7 oz 18 dwt (247g)
Weight: 7 oz 18 dwt (247g)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.90
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver-gilt
Silver
Silver
DescriptionThe body in the form of an auricular shell resting on the back of a dragon on a pedestal base with canted corners. A bearded mask is applied under the lip of the pitcher. The C-scroll handle in the form of a ribbed serpent chased with crescent-shaped scales.
Marks
Struck on rim by handle with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1721-22) and with maker's mark of David Willaume I.
ProvenanceBy 1996, Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)