This and 3 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is His Royal Highness Coffee Service Coffee Service, 1934.

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Creamer with Ebony Handle Creamer, 1934

This is a creamer. It was designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild and manufactured by International Silver Company. It is dated 1934. Its medium is silver plated, nickel, brass, ebony. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by George R. Kravis II. It is credited Gift of George R. Kravis II.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 6 × 16.5 × 10 cm (2 3/8 × 6 1/2 × 3 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of creamer: [1] "INTERNATIONAL” and “GIFTWARE” above and under symbol of ribbed cup in rectangular reserve with canted corners, (manufacturer’s mark, International Silver Company.) [2] "Lurelle Guild” in script, impressed (simulated designer’s signature, Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild) [3] "5864", impressed (model number)

It is inscribed

On body: Initial "K", engraved

Cite this object as

Creamer with Ebony Handle Creamer, 1934; Designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild (American, 1898 - 1986); Manufactured by International Silver Company (United States); silver plated, nickel, brass, ebony; H x W x D: 6 × 16.5 × 10 cm (2 3/8 × 6 1/2 × 3 15/16 in.); Gift of George R. Kravis II; 2018-22-107

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