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Silver Sauceboat

MakerMade by Alexander Thomson (Aberdeen, Scotland, active c.1770 - 1779)

Date1770s

Object NameJug

Mediumsilver

ClassificationsApplied Art

DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 74 × 152 × 83mm

AcquisitionPurchased in 2013.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationOn Display - Gallery 06

Object numberABDAG011453

Keywords

Tableware
Silverware

About MeThis is a rare sauceboat made by Alexander Thomson of Aberdeen. It has a baluster body engraved with a crest and motto, a scalloped rim and wide pouring spout. The sauceboat is raised on 3 shell terminal and hoof feet, with flying S scroll handle.
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The tripod legs of this Aberdeen made sauceboat are in the form of shells and hoof feet.

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Gallery 06 - Feasting

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