Covered Dish (one of a pair)
Artist
Matthew Boulton
(English, 1728 - 1809)
Date1820-1830
MediumSilverplate
DimensionsOverall: 8 × 9 5/8 × 14 3/4 inches (20.32 × 24.45 × 37.47 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Leonard C. Kline
Object number72-46/13 A.1-5
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DescriptionRectangular shaped body with slightly concave sides; claw foot and single acanthus leaf at each corner; upturned scroll and foliate handles. Serving tray has border gadrooning with fleur-de-lis and leaves at each corner and centered on each side. Lid has flat scalloped rim that sets into ridge of serving dish. Rectangular trim of embossed gadrooning with fleur-de-lis at each corner and centered on each side. Circular acanthus leaf and scroll handle set into mount of layered leaves. Sun-shaped marks on bottom (see card).
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