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Georgian Silver Creamer by Hester Bateman
- This elegant Georgian silver creamer is the work of the “Queen of Silver,” Hester Bateman
- Its graceful, helmet-shaped body is adorned with foliate bright-cut engraving
- Bateman’s signature beaded edging frames the vessel’s flowing lines
- Hester Bateman was one of the most celebrated silversmiths of the Georgian era
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Hester Bateman
Hallmarked London, 1786
This exquisite Georgian silver creamer by Hester Bateman exemplifies the elegance that earned her the reputation as the “Queen of Silver.” The masterpiece showcases Bateman’s hallmark combination of refined form and delicate detailing, reflecting the sophistication of late 18th-century English silver. Its graceful, helmet-shaped body is adorned with foliate bright-cut engraving and a heraldic crest, while Bateman’s signature beaded edging elegantly frames the vessel’s flowing lines.
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Hester Bateman
Hallmarked London, 1786
This exquisite Georgian silver creamer by Hester Bateman exemplifies the elegance that earned her the reputation as the “Queen of Silver.” The masterpiece showcases Bateman’s hallmark combination of refined form and delicate detailing, reflecting the sophistication of late 18th-century English silver. Its graceful, helmet-shaped body is adorned with foliate bright-cut engraving and a heraldic crest, while Bateman’s signature beaded edging elegantly frames the vessel’s flowing lines.
Hester Bateman was one of the most celebrated silversmiths of the Georgian era, renowned for her innovative designs and superb technical skill. After her husband’s death, she expanded and elevated her workshop, creating items that exemplify both refined elegance and functional design. Bateman’s creations are held in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., affirming her lasting influence on silver design and her remarkable contribution to artistry in the 18th century.
6 1/2" high x 4 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep
| Maker: | Bateman, Hester |
| Period: | 18th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Creamers/Sugar |
| Style: | Georgian |
| Depth: | 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) |
| Width: | 4.75 in. (12.07 cm) |
| Height: | 6.5 in. (16.51 cm) |
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