Silver Plated Creamer

Silver-plated creamer with graceful form and decorative handle.

History & Background

Creamers are among the most fundamental pieces of formal table silver, used alongside sugar bowls to complete tea and coffee services. Silver-plated creamers were produced in the hundreds of thousands by American manufacturers throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Styles range from simple Federal forms to elaborate rococo revival designs. Single creamers separated from their original services are common and affordable, making them popular starting points for collectors of antique silverplate.

• Time Period: Late 19th - Early 20th Century
• Origin: United States