Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Footed Creamer Syrup Meriden Wilcox Silver Plate

Beautiful American Aesthetic Movement creamer made and marked by…

Wilcox Silver Plate Co., logo, pattern 110 Quadruple Plate. Meriden Conn.

Artistically decorated with Fruit ,Florals and Buds , Leaves around body.

Four Male Mask faces top of mounted hoof feet.

Side handle raised position mounted.

Monogram “B”

Measures approximately 6” tall , 4 “ at widest point.

In excellent condition with slight tarnish, interior is not a polished plate and shows minimal use.

American Aesthetic movement AESTHETIC MYTHOLOGICAL GARGOYLE WILCOX SILVER PLATE SYRUP CREAMER

1862 AESTHETIC MYTHOLOGICAL BY WILCOX SILVER QUADRUPLE

Aestheticism was a British movement born as a reaction to the art and ideas of the Victorian establishment, from the romantic bohemianism of a small avant-garde circle in the 1860's to a cultural phenomenon, concluding with the final Decadent phase at the end of the 19th century.The style was characterized by a widespread use of diverse motifs, some of them drawing on classical sources sustaining them when incorporated into the new designs as the rococo or greeks motifs that were very strong during the early aesthetic period among different silver manufacturers on both flatware and Holloware as a focal point having great appeal to purchasers of silverware and becoming a perfect statement of sophistication and great taste ...

For your consideration an early piece of this period becoming a part of the civil war era this legged sturdy creamer /syrup pitcher with the strong influence of the neoclassic period style shaping the the body with large Greek medallions framed by symmetrical floral & scroll then adding the mythological theme legged hoofs topped by gargoyle heads .

The American Aesthetic Movement flourished roughly between 1870 and 1890, peaking after its introduction at the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia. Focusing on "art for art's sake," it championed beauty in daily life through interior design, furniture, and ceramics, influencing American culture until the late 19th century. 

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* Primary Years: 1870s–1880s, with lingering influence into the 1890s.

* Key Characteristics: Often known as the "Aesthetic" or "Art" movement, it was a reaction against industrial ugliness, promoting handcrafted, beautiful objects. It was marked by Japanese influence, "Modern Gothic" styles, and ornate, artistic interiors.

The movement was characterized by an obsession with beauty and a shift away from traditional, functional, or moralistic Victorian art toward purely decorative, artistic expression. 

The Wilcox Silver Plate Co. was founded in 1865 as Wilcox Britannia Co. in Meriden, Connecticut, by Jedediah and Horace Wilcox, becoming a prominent maker of silver-plated hollowware. Renamed in 1867, it was acquired by the International Silver Company in 1898

* Foundation: Originally Wilcox Britannia Co. (1865), renamed Wilcox Silver Plate Co. in 1867.

* Acquisitions: In 1869, the company acquired Parker & Casper Co., which helped expand its hollowware production.

* International Silver Co.: Became part of the International Silver Company in 1898 as one of the original companies.

* Production: Known for high-quality silver-plated items like trays, teapots, and pitchers. The factory also operated a cut glass department around 1885.