Sugar dish and cover
Date1770-1790
MediumEarthenware, lead-glazed, cream-colored (creamware) with polychrome enamel decoration.
DimensionsOH: 4 1/2"; OW: 5 7/16" (with handles)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Georgia L. Linthicum
Object number2001-823,A&B
DescriptionAlmost hemispherical sugar dish with straight-sided foot ring and two handles comprised of horizontally entwined reeded straps with floral junctures. The lid has a low knop. Both body and cover are decorated with polychrome enameled King's Rose pattern consisting of roses, miscellaneous flowers and leaves in red, green, black, and yellow.Label TextCreamware sugar dishes are rare survivals. This example completes an assembled tea and coffee service in the King's Rose pattern that matches archaeological shards from various sites within the historic area.
1770-1790
1770-1780
ca. 1770
1736-1737
23 April 1773 (dated)
1815-1816
ca. 1760
1780-1795
1770-1780
1816-1817
1760-1770
ca. 1790