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Sterling silver open sugar bowl with ovoid body in fluted, brightwork decorated panels, and upr…
Sugar Bowl
Sterling silver open sugar bowl with ovoid body in fluted, brightwork decorated panels, and upr…
Sterling silver open sugar bowl with ovoid body in fluted, brightwork decorated panels, and upraised handles at each end.
Sugar Bowl, Attributed to Ann Bateman & Peter Bateman, n. d., sterling silver, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Sugar Bowl

Maker (British, Partnership, 1791 - 1799)
Datec. 1791 - 1799
Mediumsterling silver
Dimensions4 × 7 1/4 × 3 1/4 inches (10.2 × 18.4 × 8.3 cm)
Markings
Credit LineGift of Frank A. Rizza, M.D. and family.
Object number2012.15.155.2
On View
Not on view
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThe high, angled handles on this open sugar bowl imitate those seen on ancient Greek pottery, especially cups. Using classical sources for inspiration was very common in the late 18th century. Craftspeople also often finished objects with light, delicate ornament, such as the intricate engravings known as 'brightwork', seen on this bowl. This sugar bowl is part of a tea set in Telfair’s collection and is attributed to Peter and Ann Bateman. The Batemans were the son and daughter-in-law of Hester Bateman, an English silversmith who successfully ran her family business for thirty years following the death of her husband John in 1760.
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