Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
creamer
Object Number:
1922.44
Date:
ca. 1780-1800
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 4 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 11.7 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on spout: "V"
Description:
Urn-shaped pewter altar cruet with high circular base, broken scroll handle, shell thumbpiece, hinged dome lid with acorn finial, and applied beak- shaped spout; molded gadronned decoration on body and lid.
Gallery Label:
The 'V' engraved on the spout is an abbreviation for vino (wine). This altar cruet would have been part of a three piece set including an additional cruet similarly marked with an "A" on the spout, an abbreviation for aqua (water), and a chalice.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
