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Sauceboat

Date1772-1773

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (sterling)

DimensionsOH: 5"; OL: 7 3/8"; OW: 4"

Credit LineGift of Carl Blake

Object number2012-67

DescriptionSauceboat. Elliptical body with flared lip and applied beaded border, on three C-curve legs with shell attachments to body and shell feet; free-standing cast double-scroll handle with acanthus leaf furl
Label TextAlthough a common form, this is the first English sauceboat with a free-standing handle to enter the Colonial Williamsburg Collection. The mark of the sponsor is too worn to identify the shop where it was made.
MarkingsMarked in relief on base: 1) sponsor’s mark, unreadable due to wear 2) lion passant 3) leopard head crowned 4) date letter "R" in shield for 1772/73