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On display at V&A South Kensington
Silver, Room 67, The Whiteley Galleries

Sugar Bowl

1812-1813 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This sugar bowl forms part of a three piece tea service. This shape of tea service on ball feet was popular in the early years of the 19th century and copied in ceramics by firms such as the Derby porcelain works.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver with remains of gilded interior
Brief description
Silver, London hallmarks for 1812-13, mark of Samuel Hennell.
Physical description
Silver, oblong with gadrooned edges, the body plain with bulging sides resting on four ball feet, reeded handles, gilt interior.
Dimensions
  • Length: 8.75in
  • Width: 4.2in
Marks and inscriptions
  • Mark SH for Samuel Hennell
  • Engraved monograms IHG and JMG
  • London hallmarks for 1812-13
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss Hannah Irving
Object history
Acquisition RF: 21 / 5834
Bequest - Miss Hannah Irving
From a three piece set. This shape of tea service on ball feet was popular in the early years of the 19th century and copied in ceramics by firms such as the Derby porcelain works.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This sugar bowl forms part of a three piece tea service. This shape of tea service on ball feet was popular in the early years of the 19th century and copied in ceramics by firms such as the Derby porcelain works.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
M.356A-1921

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
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