One of eighteen pots-de-crème marked "EL": a: white urn-shaped body on round foot; two ear-shaped handles; gilt on rims, hands, mid-body, stem and foot; Gothic script monogram: "EL" in blue enamel, contained within gilt laurel wreath; vendor's mark: "G. Baruch Weil, aine"
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1830
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.88.139 A
MP.88.139a
MP.88.139 a
Dimensions
Dimension Description
With top
Height
4-1/2 in
Diameter
2-1/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 2 1/16 in. (11.4 x 5.2 cm)
Dimension Description
With top
Diameter
1-9/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Material
Porcelain, Enamel, Gilt
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Slight wear on gilt rim; dirt and wear on foot rim. These are in poor condition: .134-.137 B - all missing finials; .137-missing right handle; .138 & .139 - chipped foot rim, missing cover; finials for MP.88.134-.137 and also 2/3 of a broken pot de creme lid found in envelope; One of eighteen pots-de-crème marked "EL": a: white urn-shaped body on round foot; two ear-shaped handles; gilt on rims, hands, mid-body, stem and foot; Gothic script monogram: "EL" in blue enamel, contained within gilt laurel wreath; vendor's mark: "G. Baruch Weil, aine". b. matching domed cover with knob finial; same painted motif; missing cover.