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Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats by John Kircup
Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats by John Kircup
Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats by John Kircup
Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats by John Kircup
Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats by John Kircup
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Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats by John Kircup

  • This exquisite pair of sauceboats epitomizes the luxury of the George II era
  • They feature sumptuous curves and intricate detailing, beautifully representing the Rococo style
  • Each bears the coat of arms of Matthew Bell, High Sheriff of Newcastle in 1735 and Mayor in 1757
  • Hallmarked John Kircup 1754
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Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats
John Kircup
Hallmarked 1754

This exquisite pair of sauceboats epitomizes the luxurious elegance of the George II era. With their sumptuous play of meticulous detailing and dramatic curves, these sauceboats are beautiful representations of the opulent Rococo style.

The round forms of the sauceboats are adorned with scalloped rims, rocaille-footed legs and leaf-capped double scroll handles. The effect is both sophisticated and lavish, making these vessels the. . .
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Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats
John Kircup
Hallmarked 1754

This exquisite pair of sauceboats epitomizes the luxurious elegance of the George II era. With their sumptuous play of meticulous detailing and dramatic curves, these sauceboats are beautiful representations of the opulent Rococo style.

The round forms of the sauceboats are adorned with scalloped rims, rocaille-footed legs and leaf-capped double scroll handles. The effect is both sophisticated and lavish, making these vessels the quintessential tableware of the Georgian period. Each sauceboat bears the coat of arms of Matthew Bell of Wolsingham, who was High Sheriff of Newcastle in 1735 and later elected Mayor in 1757. Telling of their historical importance, these sauceboats were exhibited at the San Antonio Museum of Art in 1997 and were once part of the iconic Red McCombs Collection, which has been widely publicized and studied.

John Kircup was the son of successful silversmith James Kircup, who opened his own workshop in 1712 and was Warden of the Goldsmiths Company seventeen times before his death in 1753. His son John took over the business and continued the family's legacy in Newcastle until 1774.

Provenance:
Private collection of Matthew Bell of Wolsingham
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans

Exhibited:
San Antonio Museum of Art, The Age of Excellence: English, Irish and American Silver, 1700-1900, 1997
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Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats by John Kircup
Period: 18th Century
Origin: England
Type: Bowls/Porringers/Sauceboats
Style: Georgian
Depth: 9.0 in. (22.86 cm)
Width: 6.5 in. (16.51 cm)
Height: 5.25 in. (13.34 cm)
Pair of George II Silver Sauceboats by John Kircup
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