Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Creamer
Object Number:
1941.221
Date:
1853-1870
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 5 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 14 x 13.7 x 10.8 cm )
Marks:
printed: in oval on underside of each piece: "HAVILAND & CO. / DOUBLE / GILDING / LIMOGES"
Description:
Porcelain tea set including a creamer; set has border of fine intertwining branches in gilding and green enamel; additional gilding on rims, edges, seams, and highlighting finials and handles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
