Cream Jug

Unmarked

Nicholas Sprimont (born in Liege, France, active in London) (1716–1771)

possibly about 1820

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver

DimensionsH. 10 cm x W. 14 cm x D. 5.8 cm (3 15/16 x 5 1/2 X 2 5/16in.)
Weight: 292 gm (9 oz 8 dwt)

Credit LineJessie and Sigmund Katz Collection

Accession number1988.1073

On View

Not on view

ClassificationsSilver

Collections

Europe

InscriptionsEngraved on inside of base, engraved 9=12; on inside of spout, 6-6ProvenanceJune 9, 1948, sold by the Earl Fitzwilliam, D.S.C., at Christie's, London, lot 83. By 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, until it was accessioned, this object was on loan to the MFA from Mrs. Sigmund Katz.