H x W x D (Overall): 3 1/8 × 3 1/2 × 2 5/8 in. (7.9 × 8.9 × 6.7 cm)
Type:
creamers
Place made:
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North and Central America
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1885
Description:
A silver plated and soldered creamer, used at Wormley's Hotel in Washington, DC. It has a large angled base that leads to a straight sided cup. The opening edge is rounded and there is a small spout that forms on one side of the opening. On the other side a flat decorated handle is attached. The top is attached to the rim and the bottom to the base. It comes up to a curve one inch above the cup itself.
PMO Desc
Small, silver soldered creamer with a small lip and handle. Handle is wider at the top and tapers down the bottom of the base. Handle has one small rib on the outside in the center. Creamer has a small platform base. Underneath, on base, are engravings and manufacturer markings. In the center, above text is a small indentation of an anchor. Text underneath anchor is also centered [GORHAM Co./06184/SILVER SOLDERED/WORMLEY'S]. On the right, in the middle is a small indentation of a wolf's head.
