sugar caster
Object NameSugar Caster and Cover
Made FromLead Glass, Silver, Enamel
Date1760-1765
Place MadeEngland, possibly London
TechniqueBlown, Enameled
SizeOverall H: 14.6 cm, Diam: 6.9 cm
Accession Number86.2.17
Credit LineGift of Helen Mayer in memory of her husband, John
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
In Sparkling Company: Glass and the Costs of Social Life in Britain during the 1700s
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionOpaque white lead glass; blown, enameled; raised and pierced (silver). (a) Short, cylindrical neck; rounded, short shoulders, with waisted, curved section below, and ovoid section on the lower half; enameled floral bouquet on the front, with a tiger lily, forget-me-nots, a tulip, rose, and three auricular; small scroll-framed panel above in purple enamel, inscribed "SUGAR"; scattered floral sprays on the side and back; applied circular foot; rough pontil mark; printed circular black and gold sticker, inscribed "GUARANTEED / DM&P / MANHEIM / ANTIQUES CORP. / 46 EAST 57th STREET / NEW YORK CITY / GENUINE".Provenance
Former Collection
Helen Mayer
- 1986-07-30
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