Cream jug
Manufacturer
Ball, Tompkins & Black
(American, 1839-1851)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1840
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. (14.3 x 11.4 cm)
InscribedInscribed RBG to PTC (?). Stamped on bottom "Ball, Tompkins & Black".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number83.80
Not on view
DescriptionVery similar to a jug made in 1761 by Paul Revere and now in the Boston museum. Pear shaped with floral decorations chased over the body and a cartouche under the lip with an inscription. Three trifed feet terminating shell-like motifs. Harp type handle applied.
