Ceramic cow creamers

The popularity of cow creamers in the late 18th century and early 19th century is attributed to the Dutch or German silversmith John Schuppe, who worked in London, and may or may not have invented them. All the early cow creamers are silver, and the more familiar and affordable ceramic cow creamer, of which the unmarked Staffordshire models are best known, were not produced until the mid 19th century. Production ceased after the late 19th century, except for some collector editions. The creamers were designed to hold milk or cream, with mouth acting as the pourer, a hinged or removeable lid in the centre of the back to add or remove the liquid, and a curled tail which acted as the handle. Sometimes the lid has a finial in the form of a fly or bee.

12 items found:

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A set of four porcelain cow form creamers, Staffordshire and…

A set of four porcelain cow form creamers, Staffordshire and other, 19th century and after, the cow creamers standing four square on grassy oval bases, unmarked, 13 cm high, 7 cm long

Victorian Staffordshire cow creamer figure woman with cow…

Victorian Cow Creamer Figurine with Woman, 16cm Height

Victorian Staffordshire cow creamer figure woman with cow creamer figure, (height 16 cm approx).

Antique Copeland cow creamer marked to base, height 10 cm.

Antique Copeland Cow Creamer, 10 cm Height

Antique Copeland cow creamer marked to base, height 10 cm.

Victorian Sunderland lustre cow creamer

Victorian Lustre Cow Creamer from Sunderland

Victorian Sunderland lustre cow creamer

Antique pearlware blue & white cow creamer, with cover, height…

Blue & White Cow Creamer from Dr. Giles Collection

Antique pearlware blue & white cow creamer, with cover, height 14 cm, length 17 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Antique Prattware lilac & black cow creamer, with milkmaid,…

Prattware Cow Creamer with Milkmaid, 19th Century

Antique Prattware lilac & black cow creamer, with milkmaid, early 19th century, eight 14 cm, length 16 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Antique Prattware yellow & blue cow creamer, height 11 cm,…

Prattware Cow Creamer from Dr. Giles Collection

Antique Prattware yellow & blue cow creamer, height 11 cm, length 17 cm Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Antique Prattware brown cow creamer with milkmaid, with yellow…

Prattware Cow Creamer with Milkmaid

Antique Prattware brown cow creamer with milkmaid, with yellow highlights, height 14 cm, length 16 cm Ex: John Howard Antiques. Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Antique Prattware yellow cow creamer with calf, height 15 cm,…

Prattware Cow Creamer with Calf

Antique Prattware yellow cow creamer with calf, height 15 cm, length 19 cm Ex: John Howard Antiques. Provenance: The Dr. Margaret Giles Collection.

Early 19th century Scottish pearlware cow creamer (slight rim…

Scottish Pearlware Cow Creamer (19th Century)

Early 19th century Scottish pearlware cow creamer (slight rim chip to cover) 14 cm length

Staffordshire 19th century cow creamer, with cover, 13 cm high…

19th Century Staffordshire Cow Creamer with Cover

Staffordshire 19th century cow creamer, with cover, 13 cm high approx.

An old Staffordshire cow creamer, floral decoration to body,…

Floral Staffordshire Cow Creamer with Stand (Damaged)

An old Staffordshire cow creamer, floral decoration to body, with oval floral decorated stand, with damage. 17 x 12 cm