Creamer

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Object Name: 
Creamer
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, probably NY, Corning
Accession Number: 
85.4.88 B
Dimensions: 
(A) H: 7 cm, D: 10.8 cm; (B) H: 7.7 cm, D: 9.4 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1913-1914
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Earnshaw
Primary Description: 
Colorless lead glass; blown, cut and engraved. (A) Flattened globular shape with series of parallel cuts around rim; applied facet-cut handle on each side; stone engraved and cut flower on one side and leaf spray on other; eight-pointed star cut on base over ground and polished pontil mark; "SIGNET" logo stamped below one handle. (B) Globular shape with cut scallops around top rim; tooled lip opposite applied facet-cut handle; stone engraved and cut flower blossom and leaf spray on sides; eight- pointed star on base; acid stamped logo "SIGNET" near handle.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Earnshaw, Mrs. F. S., Source
Earnshaw, F. S., Source
Category: 
Crystal City

Publications (1)

The American Cut Glass Industry: T. G. Hawkes and His Competitors (1996) illustrated, p. 217, #8-149, right; BIB# 36646

Objects in Set (2)

Sugar and creamer
Artist:Signet Glass Company
Date:1913-1914
Accession Number:85.4.88
Sugar Bowl
Artist:Signet Glass Company
Date:1913-1914
Accession Number:85.4.88 A