Sugar Caster
ca. 1720-1730 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Faience production at Rouen (north-west France) thrived under Royal Patronage from 1644. To begin with it was indepted to the early italianate influences of Nevers but, by the end of the century, it had adapted its output to the fashion for blue and white, and developed a particular style of radiating decoration. Louis XIV's command to melt down all silver plate to pay for a series of expensive wars increased the demand from the nobility for faience. The shape of this caster directly imitates examples in silver.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in cobalt blue |
| Brief description | Tin-glazed earthenware sugar caster, painted in cobalt blue, made at Rouen, about 1720-1730 |
| Physical description | Baluster-shaped body with pierced, domed cover (both parts with screw thread), painted with lambrequins and swags and with an unidentified coat of arms |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions | Note A circle made of blue points under the cover and on the bottom of the body. |
| Object history | Bought from the Aigoin Collection |
| Production | Acquired as Rouen, period of Louis XIV, relabelled as Rouen, early 18th century. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Faience production at Rouen (north-west France) thrived under Royal Patronage from 1644. To begin with it was indepted to the early italianate influences of Nevers but, by the end of the century, it had adapted its output to the fashion for blue and white, and developed a particular style of radiating decoration. Louis XIV's command to melt down all silver plate to pay for a series of expensive wars increased the demand from the nobility for faience. The shape of this caster directly imitates examples in silver. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 428-1870 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 7, 2004 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
