There are some antique designs which are so popular that they have become timeless; originating centuries ago whilst still being imitated by new items today. The cow creamer is one such design, having had iterations across many years; this bovine creamer is often made today from materials like porcelain, ceramic, and silver.
As one of the most popular designs for its purpose, the cow creamer has an established history which stretches back to the 4th century BCE.
Tea drinkers enjoyed their beverages with milk regardless of their social status, but only the wealthy elite could enjoy a full sterling silver tea service. Silver cream jugs were an essential component of a tea set, and for the British upper classes they were uniformly crafted from silver. The cow creamer itself was a creation of Dutch silversmith, John Schuppe, who had registered his trademark at the London Assay Office in 1753. They were produced for a very short period between 1755 and 1775 and are rare and collectable today.
In terms of their appearance the cow creamer can vary slightly, most creamers stand on four feet and a few may be fitted with grassy borders, some may have textured coats where as others have a smooth appearance. All cow creamers should have the fly hinged cover and tail handle.