Object Detail
Description
stand, cruet, five pieces, 11 pieces include the stand, the glass bottles and their tops. this wooden cruet frame holds two silver and glass bottles for oil and vinegar and three sliver topped casters for salt, pepper and mustard. From about 1700 to 1800, dishes and condiments for the table became more varied and new forms of silver vessel evolved following the lead from the French court. Cruet sets and casters for mustard, sugar and pepper often stayed on the table throughout the meal. Waiters also brought them from the sideboard to offer them to the diners.
Maker and role
glassworks: unknown
Production place
England
Production date
circa 1840
Media description
Oak, glass, Silver, wood
Measurements
stand: 290 x 180 x 180
s'n'p: 134 x (base diam) 50
sugar: 110 x (base diam) 40
decanters: 160 x (base diam) 40
s'n'p: 134 x (base diam) 50
sugar: 110 x (base diam) 40
decanters: 160 x (base diam) 40
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0212
TJC reference number
236
