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Cream boat

William Smith, 1869–1870

The body of the cream boat is formed from overlapping vine leaves individually cut and shaped from sheet silver. The handle is formed from entwined vine stems and tendrils while the foot is a domed vine leaf.

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Title of artwork, date

Cream boat, 1869–1870

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Silver-gilt

Dimensions

17 cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

4000

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