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Sauceboat
Marked by: David Willaume (II)
English (London)
1739–40
Medium/Technique
Silver (sterling standard)
Dimensions
Overall: 14 x 22.8 x 11.5 cm (5 1/2 x 9 x 4 1/2 in.)
Weight: 43 oz 2 dwt (134g)
Weight: 43 oz 2 dwt (134g)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.61.1
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionOne of a pair (with 2001.61.2). Oval form, raised on three scross feet headed by stylized shells. Molded wavy rims, the sides with applied floral sprays and asymmetrical cartouches engraved with two crets. Multi-scroll handle.
Marks
Struck under bases with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1739-40) and with maker's mark of David Willaume II.
ProvenanceFebruary 5, 1987, sold by an anonymous owner at Sotheby's, London, lot 114, where most probably bought by Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)