Cream Jug
Artist
John Swift
(English, active 1725 - 1758)
Date1758
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 × 3 1/2 inches (11.43 × 8.89 cm)
Credit LineThe Folgers Coffee Silver Collection, Gift of The Procter & Gamble Company; Collected by Joseph S. Atha
Object numberF99-21/53
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DescriptionOviform silver cream jug on three hoof feet; body is chased on the shoulders with a design of diaper, scrolls, and shells. The decoration is repeated near the rim; double scroll handle.
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