Sauceboat

Object Name:

Sauceboat

Object ID:

1989.057.008

Creator:

William B. Durgin Co -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH

Date:

circa 1925

Description:

Sauceboat, in a set with a tray (1989.57.8-.9). Silver, in Durgin's "Chatham" pattern. Sauceboat body boat-shaped with broad spout, attached handle, on oval footed pedestal. Engraved on front of body in stylized letters: "D B J" with engraved pellets between the letters. Handle flat on top; arches downward to meet base of body. Thumb rest on top of handle. Narrow V-shaped design motif on rim and base. Rim also beaded. Remnants of gold wash on interior. Seam line visible on interior. Stamped on bottom: "GORHAM" in roman letters, incuse (for Gorham Mfg. Co.). "D" in crowned shield (for William Durgin Co.). "STERLING" in sans-serif letters, incuse, and "6" and "5".

Material:

Metal
Silver
Gold

Dimensions:

H-4.562 W-7.625 D-3.625 inches

Provenance:

Part of a 243-piece sterling silver service originally acquired by and used by Robert (1880-1973) and Dorothy (1881-) Jackson of Concord, New Hampshire, parents of donors. Set includes flatware (231 pieces), a four-piece coffee set, two serving trays, gravy boat, pitcher, and two salt dishes.
Given "in loving memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a tribute to the artisans of New Hampshire, from Sarah Jackson Doyle and Hope Jackson Garvan." The Chatham pattern was first introduced by the Durgin Co., Concord, N.H., c. 1910.

Credit Line:

Given in Loving Memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a Tribute to the Artisans of New Hampshire

People:

Jackson, Dorothy B. (1882-1933), Jackson, Robert (1880-1973), Durgin, William B. (1833-1905)