Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
Artist
Hester Bateman
(British; English, 1709 - 1794)
Date1789-1790
Place of ManufactureLondon, England, Europe
MediumMaterial: silver, sterling; glass, cranberry
DimensionsOverall (dish & handle measured): 16.5 x 16.7 x 11.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Dolby B. Turner in memory of her brother Hubert L. Bevan
Object number1976.106.001 a,b
DescriptionBoat shaped with a beaded bail handle, beaded rim, sides decorated with chased floral designs & two rows of pierced triangles. A reserve is chased with an image of a griffin. Dish rests on a footed oval base. Glass liner fits bowl exactly. Original glass linerPattern: bright work
Status
Not on view
