George Aiken
Covered Cream Pitcher
1789
Physical Qualities
Silver, Form with lid closed: 7 1/8 x 5 x 2 5/8 in. (18.1 x 12.7 x 6.7 cm)
Form with open lid: 9 x 5 x 2 5/8 in. (22.9 x 12.7 x 6.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George M.S. Riepe, Monkton, Maryland
Object Number
1999.741
Plain classical urn-shape on circular pedestal and square base. Hinged fitted domed lid has urn finial. Scrolled handle. Finely beaded border at rim, knop and pedestal. Monogram is badly worn, may possibly be 'JMS'
Inscribed: RECTO: Engraved on front of pitcher "FJS [?]"
Markings: Marked on base of pitcher "G. Aiken" in script
