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Cream Jug

Marked by: Peter Bateman (1740–1825)
Marked by: William Bateman I (1774–1850)
Marked by: Ann Bateman (1748–before 1813)
English (London)
1800–01
Object Place: Europe, London, England

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions H. 12.1cm x W. 7.3 cm x D.12.5 cm (4 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 4 15/16 in.)
Weight: 144.6 gm (4 oz 13 dwt)
Credit Line Gift of Jeannie U. Dupee
Accession Number1985.64
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionThe elliptical body with curving sides has panels of fluting on either side of the handle and spout. It is formed of seamed sheet, with an inset base. The panel in the center of each side and that below the spout is engraved with bright-cut floral sprays, deeply worn. A band of bright-cut follows the curved line of the molded rim. The squared handle is extremely worn.
Marks Below spout, maker's mark PB/AB/WB (Grimwade 2141); lion passant; leopard's head crowned; sovereign's head; date letter E.
InscriptionsEngraved on side, MD; engraved on underside, 1802.
ProvenanceMartha Coffin (1783-1832) of Salem, Massachusetts, who married Richard Derby, by descent through the family to her great-great-granddaughter; Gift of Jeannie U. Dupee to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 27, 1985)