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Bowl, Sugar

Object Name:
Bowl, Sugar
Object ID:
1965.013.047.02 a-b
Creator:
Buck, Adam (1759-1833)Artist
Place of Origin:
Staffordshire, England
Date:
1820-1830
Description:
Sugar Bowl with Cover. Purple transfer printed on soft paste porcelain. Oval body with suggestion of paneling rounds down to flaring foot and up to projecting ridge at base of nearly vertical rim within which cover sits. Small curled handle at either end. High, rather pointed fine gold leafage band between. Purple transfer design either side of body and lid of 3 children sitting on ground with a large book. No marks.
Material:
Ceramic
Porcelain
Soft paste
Dimensions:
H-7 W-6.5 D-4.5 inches
Provenance:
From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, and other decorative arts. No history given for this object. Described in list as "Adam Block Tea Set."
Credit Line:
Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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