Sterling Holloware: Cow Creamers

Turn-of-the-century German 800 silver cow creamer. Imported to the United States by Buchholz & Zelt in New York. Stocky body with flexed ears, flicked-back tail handle, and tooled and hinged back flap with applied fly finial. A gentle, sensitive face with red-glass eyes and gaping-mouth spout. A capacious dispenser on 4 firmly planted hoofs. German marks and importer’s mark. Fine condition.

Overall dimensions: H 7 1/2 x L 10 x W 3 1/8 in. Weight: 19 troy ounces. #BU303

Large Dutch 934 silver cow creamer. Imported to England in 1891 by Edwin Thompson Bryant in London. A stiff-legged quadruped supporting a stocky body with flicked-tail handle. Head turned to side. Eyes red glass beads and mouth gently agape. A major milk dispenser that is also a sweet breakfast companion. Dutch marks including export stamps, and English import marks. Fine condition.

Overall dimensions: H 7 3/8 x L 10 1/2 x W 3 1/2 in. Weight: 19 troy ounces. #BU183