Sugar Bowl
1791-1792 (made)
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The sugar bowl, in a specialised form, begins to appear in about 1690. By the latter part of the 18th century, the standard form for the sugar bowl or basket had become vase shaped.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver with bright cut borders and engraved cipher |
| Brief description | Silver, York marks for 1791-2, mark of J. Hampston and J. Prince |
| Physical description | Pointed oval, with reeded swing handle and spreading foot. Bright cut border and shaped cartouche with cypher of JMS |
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| Gallery label | SUGAR BOWL
York, 1791-2
Mark of John Hampton and John Prince
Engraved with cypher, JMS
Arthur Hurst Bequest
M.55-1940 |
| Credit line | Arthur Hurst Bequest |
| Object history | Acquisition RF: 40 / 434 |
| Summary | The sugar bowl, in a specialised form, begins to appear in about 1690. By the latter part of the 18th century, the standard form for the sugar bowl or basket had become vase shaped. |
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| Accession number | M.55-1940 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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