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Creampot, part of a three-piece set
Lewis Cary (American, 1798–1834)
about 1834
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
14.7 x 16.8 x 9.6 cm (5 13/16 x 6 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Eleanor Clarke Bowser
Accession Number1976.57
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
DescriptionCreampot has a shaped elliptical body with high drawn spout and applied everted rim. High curved hollow handle affixed at top and middle of body; has applied reverse scroll on top and slight up-curve at bottom joining. Body set on raised molded base of conforming shape with applied seamed vertical rim.
Dent in base, some slight dents.
Dent in base, some slight dents.
Marks
"Cary " in rectangle twice on bottom.
Inscriptions"K" in script on bottom of base
Provenance[1]By descent to Elenor Clarke Bowser; January 14, 1976, bequest of Bowser to MFA.
[1]Donor claimed piece was given to her great-great-grandfather upon his retirement in 1835 from the post of Sergeant-at-arms of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. However, this post was not created until 1835, and the identity of donor's great-great-grandfather has not been determined
[1]Donor claimed piece was given to her great-great-grandfather upon his retirement in 1835 from the post of Sergeant-at-arms of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. However, this post was not created until 1835, and the identity of donor's great-great-grandfather has not been determined