Gravyboat

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

SS.63.273 a + c

Name/Title

Gravyboat

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.273 a-c

Description

A- lid, B- sauceboat, C-sauceboat: oblong, octagonal form with affixed saucer base, painted in soft colors with clusters of flowers, beige borders edged with gilding; predominant colors in floral spray are blue, pink, and purple.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

"Vieux Paris"

Date made

circa 1840

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SS.63.273 A-C

SS.63.273a-c

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Boats (2)

Height

5-1/4 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Length

7-13/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 7 13/16 in. (13.3 x 16.5 x 19.8 cm)

Material

Porcelain, Enamel, Gilt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Finial on lid broken off; inner rim and lip unglazed. Boat: small chip on interior of rim, good condition, gilding heavily worn overall; underside of tray unglazed. Boat: Good condition, gilt heavily worn overall. Underside of tray unglazed.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #1, 1E Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #1, 1E Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, No Location