Sauceboat
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
Datec.1744-1750
MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 × 24.5 × 10 cm (3 3/8 × 9 5/8 × 3 15/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionOf silver shape, pedestal foot, with scroll handles, press-moulded in relief rococo scroll cartouche, painted in colours with the “Valentine” pattern of a garlanded breadfruit tree flanked by two doves perched on a quiver and two hearts on a pedestal, a bird in flight above
Credit LineGift of William B.G. Humphries
Object numberG23.8.150
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1751; decorated outside the manufactory c.1751-1753
Object number: G23.8.139
