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Sweetmeat stand
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1764–70
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
25.4 cm (10 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.967
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionTwo tiers of three shells each on six feet, central column tapering, modeled with shells in relief, supports cup. Upper shells supported also by twigs. Chocolate edged and decorated with sprigs of flowers and leaves. Unmarked.
ProvenanceBy 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.