Sauceboat

Nicholas Sprimont (born in Liege, France, active in London) (1716–1771)

1746–47

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver

Dimensions16.3 x 10.1 x 21.1 cm (6 7/16 x 4 x 8 5/16 in.)
Weight: 690 gm (22 oz 4 dwt)

Credit LineJessie and Sigmund Katz Collection

Accession number1971.774

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ClassificationsSilver

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Europe

InscriptionsARMORIALS:engraved on spout, the arms of Thomas Watson(1693-1750) impaling the arms of his wife, Mary, daughter of Earl of Winchelsea and Nottingham; Earl's coronet; motto of Order of Bath "Tria Juncta In Uno"

ProvenanceThomas Watson of Wentworth Woodhouse, by descent through the family to the Rt. Hon. the Earl Fitzwilliam of Wentworth Woodhouse, sold Christie's, London, June 9, 1948, lot 81 or 82; The Jessie and Sigmund Katz collection, Gift of Mrs. S. J. Katz to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 28, 1971)