William Ball
Cream Pot
1789-1799
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William Ball
Cream Pot
1789-1799
Physical Qualities
Silver, 7 x 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (17.8 x 7 x 13.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia P.B. White, Baltimore
Object Number
1933.54.63
Recalling an ancient helmet, this classical revival cream pot stands on a square plinth base and has a tall strap handle. A simple row of beading set around the lip and repeated on the edge of the pedestal are the only decorations that break the serene silver surface.
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1933; Virginia Purviance Bonsal White (1869-1955), Baltimore, MD
AMW Reinstallation 2014
American Wing Rotations 2020
American Wing Rotations 2021
American Wing Rotations 2022
American Wing Rotations 2023
American Wing Rotations 2024
American Wing Rotations 2025
Goldsborough, Jennifer Faulds. "Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Maryland Silver in the Collection of The Baltimore Museum of Art." Baltimore: The Baltimore Museum of Art, 1975. p. 69, ill.
Inscribed: Engraved with letters on front "EC" WV 246 - scratched on the base
Markings: stamped twice on base: W BALL
On View at the BMA
