Creamer 1770 - 1800

This Creamer was crafted in the late 18th century by John Letelier Sr. from gleaming silver. Note the initials emblazoned on its side, a heraldic monogram binding the identities of its owners, a symbolic gesture claiming ownership and lineage. Consider how such monograms—these knotted signatures—echo throughout history, from the royal cyphers of antiquity to the intertwined initials on lovers' keepsakes. The impulse to mark, to claim, to weave one's identity into the fabric of an object, speaks to a deep human desire for permanence. The delicate beaded rim, too, carries echoes of ancient decorative motifs, resurfacing across centuries. It is a testament to how forms persist in our collective memory. This creamer, then, is more than a vessel; it’s a repository of symbols, each whispering tales of heritage.