New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Creamer

Manufacturer A. H. Heisey and Co. (American, 1842 – February 13, 1922)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1900

MediumPressed glass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Base: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

InscribedMarked "H" within a diamond on bottom of interior.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1962

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DescriptionCreamer of pressed clear glass. The base is covered with a 24-point hobstar. Body is divided by four gilded ovals. Each section is decorated with a row of small hobstars that border four "plumes" that are prism cut. Plume divided by narrow row of hobstars and outlined with single row of strawberry-diamonds. Handle is applied and top of piece is gilded.