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Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Creamer
Object Number:
1948.500
Date:
1860
Medium:
Silver plate, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 9.2 x 10.8 x 7 cm )
Marks:
engraved: front center: crowned cipher, "MIM" in block letters
stamped: on the base: "2 3" in a rectangle and scales in an oval in a rectangle over, "CHRISTOFLE" in roman letters in an oval
Description:
Cast silver plated creamer; pear-shaped, lobed body with a plain footring; four cast, scrolled feet with acanthus leaves applied to the footring with shells between; plain, flat rim; triangular spout with scrolls down the sides, an acanthus leaf below and a trefoil drop; cast, c-scroll handle with floral joints, leaves down the sides and beading down the center; front center of the body engraved with the crowned cipher, "MIM" in block letters; gilt interior; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Gallery Label:
The cipher, "MIM" engraved on this creamer belongs to Maximilian I of Mexico (1832-1867).
Credit Line:
Gift of James Hazen Hyde
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
