Skip to main content
Image Not Available for Gravy Strainer
Gravy Strainer
Image Not Available for Gravy Strainer

Gravy Strainer

Datec. 1860
Object NameStrainer
Mediumironstone
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: Length: 36 cm, Width: 26 cm
AcquisitionThe Leslie Thomson Bequest.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS000737
Keywords
About MeRounded oblong platter with pierced straining holes. Made from ironstone china and decorated with a blue transfer print on a white ground. Although rather unusual now, gravy strainers like this one were commonplace in 19th century kitchens.

Pottery Punch Bowl
mid 18th Century
Chinese Bowl
Kuang-Hsu Dynasty, 1875-1908
Blue and White Oriental Plate
Ming Dynasty, 17th century
pair of Blue and White Oriental Plates
Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period, 1722-1735
Silver Caster
1797 - 1798
Ironstone 'Sharon' Pattern Plates (4)
William Adams & Sons
1970-1979