Sugar Bowl
1758-1759 (hallmarked)
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Object Type
One of a three part condiment set with M.26B to E-1982. These condiment vases derive in function from the sets of casters for mustard, sugar and perhaps pepper which first appeared in the late 17th century. The sugar caster was larger than the other two vessels, and here the widest bowl and cover would have been used for serving sugar.
People
This condiment set was made by the London silversmith Arthur Annesley, who declared himself bankrupt in 1762. He subsequently worked in Rotterdam. Annesley took the design for the vases from the published work of John Linnell, who was principally a designer and maker of furniture. Linnell (1729-1796) trained as a furniture carver, attended the St. Martin's Lane Academy in London, and was one of the most accomplished draughtsmen of the period.
Design & Designing
This unique and highly original condiment set is based on Linnell's design published in A New Book of Ornaments Useful for Silver-Smith's etc by Gabriel Smith (1724-1783) of about 1755. The form and decoration of the vases demonstrates a highly imaginative interpretation of the Rococo style, combining Chinoiserie and naturalism in the pagoda-shape covers and applied plant and animal ornament. This set is the only known 18th-century silver to use Linnell's designs, although a coffee pot in the V&A (museum no. M.18-1981) made nearly 100 years later by Robert Garrard is after a Linnell design.
One of a three part condiment set with M.26B to E-1982. These condiment vases derive in function from the sets of casters for mustard, sugar and perhaps pepper which first appeared in the late 17th century. The sugar caster was larger than the other two vessels, and here the widest bowl and cover would have been used for serving sugar.
People
This condiment set was made by the London silversmith Arthur Annesley, who declared himself bankrupt in 1762. He subsequently worked in Rotterdam. Annesley took the design for the vases from the published work of John Linnell, who was principally a designer and maker of furniture. Linnell (1729-1796) trained as a furniture carver, attended the St. Martin's Lane Academy in London, and was one of the most accomplished draughtsmen of the period.
Design & Designing
This unique and highly original condiment set is based on Linnell's design published in A New Book of Ornaments Useful for Silver-Smith's etc by Gabriel Smith (1724-1783) of about 1755. The form and decoration of the vases demonstrates a highly imaginative interpretation of the Rococo style, combining Chinoiserie and naturalism in the pagoda-shape covers and applied plant and animal ornament. This set is the only known 18th-century silver to use Linnell's designs, although a coffee pot in the V&A (museum no. M.18-1981) made nearly 100 years later by Robert Garrard is after a Linnell design.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, decorated with foliate openwork |
| Brief description | [*] Part of Chinoiserie condiment set |
| Physical description | Bowl, Sugar, from a set, and cover |
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| Gallery label | British Galleries:
These pieces were made for sugar and red and black pepper. Their design combines pagoda-shaped covers with naturalistic elements. The silversmith followed a published design by the cabinet-maker and designer John Linnell. The snails nibbling vine leaves symbolise the brevity of life's pleasures.(27/03/2003) |
| Object history | Based on a design by John Linnell (born in London, 1729, died there in 1796); made in London by Arthur Annesley |
| Summary | Object Type One of a three part condiment set with M.26B to E-1982. These condiment vases derive in function from the sets of casters for mustard, sugar and perhaps pepper which first appeared in the late 17th century. The sugar caster was larger than the other two vessels, and here the widest bowl and cover would have been used for serving sugar. People This condiment set was made by the London silversmith Arthur Annesley, who declared himself bankrupt in 1762. He subsequently worked in Rotterdam. Annesley took the design for the vases from the published work of John Linnell, who was principally a designer and maker of furniture. Linnell (1729-1796) trained as a furniture carver, attended the St. Martin's Lane Academy in London, and was one of the most accomplished draughtsmen of the period. Design & Designing This unique and highly original condiment set is based on Linnell's design published in A New Book of Ornaments Useful for Silver-Smith's etc by Gabriel Smith (1724-1783) of about 1755. The form and decoration of the vases demonstrates a highly imaginative interpretation of the Rococo style, combining Chinoiserie and naturalism in the pagoda-shape covers and applied plant and animal ornament. This set is the only known 18th-century silver to use Linnell's designs, although a coffee pot in the V&A (museum no. M.18-1981) made nearly 100 years later by Robert Garrard is after a Linnell design. |
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| Accession number | M.26&A-1982 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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