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Cream Jug

Cream Jug

 
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Object Name: 
Cream Jug
Department
American
Maker(s)
Kensington Glass Works, Manufacturer
John Nicholson's Glasshouse, Manufacturer
Place Made: 
United States, probably Philadelphia, PA
Date: 
about 1800-1815
Color
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blue
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copper
Technique
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glassblowing
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off-hand process
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applied decoration
Material
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lead glass
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copper
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 12.2 cm, W: 9.3 cm, D: 6.6 cm; Foot Diam: 6.7 cm
Accession Number: 
2012.4.130
Credit Line: 
Purchased with the assistance of The Karl and Anna Koepke Endowment Fund
Location: 
On Display
Description
Pitcher containing 1794 American Liberty Penny. Transparent blue glass, copper penny; blown, hot-worked, applied. Small ovoid creamer or pitcher with flared rim, pulled spout, applied ribbed handle, hollow dome-shaped knop containing a copper 1794 American Liberty penny, and applied circular foot.
Label Text
This jug, which contains a 1794 America penny in its stem, is an unusual piece. Many glassblowers in the early days would create individual pieces for their families or friends. The coin probably commemorated a birthday or another important date for the maker or the first owner. This was often done in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Inscription
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE / CENT Stamped on one side of penny "ONE / CENT" situated within two leafy swags
LIBERTY / 1794 Stamped on one side of penny text situated around a female bust
ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR Stamped around edge of penny
NORTHEAST / AUCTIONS / #599 Affixed on body of pitcher rectangular white label
Provenance
Stradlings (specializing in Americana, ceramics and glass Antiquarians), Source 2012-08-04 to 2012-11-06
Ware, Abigail Whitaker ((1781-1865)), Former Collection to
Whitaker, Ruth, Former Collection to
Foote, Abigail Ware, Former Collection to 1860-01-16
Hill, Frank W., Former Collection 1860-01-16 to 2012-08-04

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