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creamer

Object NameCream Jug

Made FromNon-lead glass, Silver Coin

Date1790-1820

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 14 cm, W: 9.7 cm

Accession Number82.4.11

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This jug contains a Mexican coin dated 1781.

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionSlightly greenish non-lead glass; mold-blown. Ovoid form with ribs swirling to right; applied threading below rim; small pinched lip; ear-shaped handle with curl at bottom; two wafers at bottom of body above spherical hollow knop containing a Spanish silver coin inscribed "HISPAN. ET IND. R.M.F." with a coat of arms on one side and "CAROLUS III DEI GRATIA" on other about a prof. 6 portrait Scalloped circular foot below knop, rough pontil mark. Coin minted in Mexico City, dated 178(1)?
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