Sauce tureen & cover, "Duke of Gloucester"
Dateca. 1775
Artist/Maker
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
OriginEngland, Worcester
MediumPorcelain, soft-paste
DimensionsOH(with cover): 4 7/8"; OL: 6 5/8"; OW(with cover): 4 5/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1993-103,A&B
DescriptionSauce tureen with cover decorated in the "Duke of Gloucester" pattern. Ovoid bombe body with ogee shaped rim and two scallop-shell molded handles. Domes ovoid lid with cut-out for ladle at one long end, and fully modeled bud and leaf finial on top. Body and lid are divided into four sections by blue and gilt cartouches, each enclosing an enameled bug, butterfly, or, on the body, handle. In between each cartouche are clusters of fruits and leaves. The enamel colors include blue, greens, reds, pink, purple, and yellow.MarkingsGold crescent mark on underside.
ProvenanceRobert R. Hunter Jr.
Exhibition(s)
1755-1770
ca. 1770
ca. 1745
ca. 1775
1760-1775
1784 (dated)
ca. 1835
ca. 1755-1770
1785-1797
ca. 1770