Sugar Basin
1784-1785 (made)
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| Place of origin |
In the 18th century, dishes and condiments for the table became more varied and new forms of silver vessel evolved. Sauceboats, tureens and dishes for salad and sweetmeats, were all brought to the table at the start of each course. Cruet sets for oil and vinegar, and casters for mustard, sugar and pepper stayed on the table throughout the meal and were offered by waiters to the diners. Almost all these objects are engraved with the crest or coat of arms of the owner, prominently displayed.
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.
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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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Silver, York marks for 1784-5, mark of John Hampston and John Prince |
| Physical description | Sugar basin. Oval, lower part of bowl gadrooned, reeded border curving up at ends, swing handle and spreading foot. |
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| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Gallery label | BASKET
Silver
YORK; Hallmark 1784-5
Mark of J. Hampston and J. Prince
Arthur Hurst Bequest
M27-1940(Pre-2000) |
| Credit line | Arthur Hurst Bequest |
| Object history | Bequest - Arthur Hurst Acquisition RF: 40 / 434 |
| Summary | In the 18th century, dishes and condiments for the table became more varied and new forms of silver vessel evolved. Sauceboats, tureens and dishes for salad and sweetmeats, were all brought to the table at the start of each course. Cruet sets for oil and vinegar, and casters for mustard, sugar and pepper stayed on the table throughout the meal and were offered by waiters to the diners. Almost all these objects are engraved with the crest or coat of arms of the owner, prominently displayed. 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. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.27-1940 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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