Cruet Set
1789-1790 (hallmarked)
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Object Type
Cruet frames combined with casters and glass bottles appeared in England between 1700 and 1710 as part of the French-inspired development of dining room equipment. Large cruets were not part of the dining table service. Servants would bring them from the sideboard when diners requested condiments.
People
The cruet frame's maker was John Scofield (active from 1776), who worked in the restrained Neo-classical style. He was one of the leading goldsmiths of the late 18th century and his work demonstrates the highest quality in terms of manufacture and design. He is particularly known for his magnificent cruets and candelabra. Susanna Barker (active 1778-1793) may have made some of the sauce labels for the bottles. She specialised in making these labels for the trade.
Design & Designing
The cruet demonstrates an elegant Neo-classicism using a wide repertoire of ornamental motifs. The maker, John Scofield, created a functional object where a concern for balance and proportion combine in an effect that is both simple yet highly decorative. The cut glass bottles standing on the plain polished stand use reflections to add light and colour to the drama of the piece.
Cruet frames combined with casters and glass bottles appeared in England between 1700 and 1710 as part of the French-inspired development of dining room equipment. Large cruets were not part of the dining table service. Servants would bring them from the sideboard when diners requested condiments.
People
The cruet frame's maker was John Scofield (active from 1776), who worked in the restrained Neo-classical style. He was one of the leading goldsmiths of the late 18th century and his work demonstrates the highest quality in terms of manufacture and design. He is particularly known for his magnificent cruets and candelabra. Susanna Barker (active 1778-1793) may have made some of the sauce labels for the bottles. She specialised in making these labels for the trade.
Design & Designing
The cruet demonstrates an elegant Neo-classicism using a wide repertoire of ornamental motifs. The maker, John Scofield, created a functional object where a concern for balance and proportion combine in an effect that is both simple yet highly decorative. The cut glass bottles standing on the plain polished stand use reflections to add light and colour to the drama of the piece.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 9 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver gilt, with cast and engraved decoration and lead glass cruets |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed 'SAUCE.ROY' and 'CHILLI.VIN' possibly for Royal Sauce and Chilli Vinegar; engraved on one side with the Royal Arms (1816-1837) and on the other side the arms of Erskine of Dun, possibly a gift from George IV to John Kennedy-Erskine and Lady Augusta Fitzclarence on the occasion of their marriage in 1827 |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr C. D. Rotch, through Art Fund |
| Object history | Made in London by John Scofield (active from 1776), possibly with Susanna Barker (active 1778-1793) |
| Summary | Object Type Cruet frames combined with casters and glass bottles appeared in England between 1700 and 1710 as part of the French-inspired development of dining room equipment. Large cruets were not part of the dining table service. Servants would bring them from the sideboard when diners requested condiments. People The cruet frame's maker was John Scofield (active from 1776), who worked in the restrained Neo-classical style. He was one of the leading goldsmiths of the late 18th century and his work demonstrates the highest quality in terms of manufacture and design. He is particularly known for his magnificent cruets and candelabra. Susanna Barker (active 1778-1793) may have made some of the sauce labels for the bottles. She specialised in making these labels for the trade. Design & Designing The cruet demonstrates an elegant Neo-classicism using a wide repertoire of ornamental motifs. The maker, John Scofield, created a functional object where a concern for balance and proportion combine in an effect that is both simple yet highly decorative. The cut glass bottles standing on the plain polished stand use reflections to add light and colour to the drama of the piece. |
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| Accession number | M.46 to H-1960 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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