Sugar Bowl
1795-1796 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| 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
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, engraved |
| Brief description | Silver, London hallmarks for 1795-6, mark of D. and R. Hennell |
| Physical description | Sugar basin, silver, the inside formerly gilt. Octagonal with reeded edge on a low foot. Engraved with an heraldic crest, a demi-savage blowing a horn. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions |
|
| Gallery label |
|
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Capt. H. B. Murray |
| Object history | Bequest - Murray Acquisition RF: Murray |
| 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.1075-1910 |
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 | September 10, 2004 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
