Creamer

1790-1815

Measurements

4-7/8 in x 6-3/8 in x 3-3/8 in

Materials

Enameled and glazed porcelain

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.712

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

The molded creamer, also called a cream pitcher or cream pot, is of a form sometimes called a "helmet" pitcher among collectors because of its inverted shape.  The body stands on a wide, round foot that provides stability.  The stick-like handle was not used on larger tea- or coffee pots, although this creamer likely belonged to a similarly decorated and larger set.  This creamer has a floral spray in red or burnt orange painted on the body opposite the handle.  A complex floral vine in the same color ornaments the inside of the rim.