18th Century Bow Porcelain Factory Blue & White Sauceboat

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18th Century Bow Porcelain Factory Blue & White Sauceboat, circa 1760-65

Antique small Bow Porcelain Factory cream/sauceboat handpainted in underglaze … Read more 18th Century Bow Porcelain Factory Blue & White Sauceboat, circa 1760-65

Antique small Bow Porcelain Factory cream/sauceboat handpainted in underglaze blue.

Markings: an early Bow symbol makers mark hand painted in under glaze blue. Additionally there is a unique owner's mark, engraved under glaze, that appears to be the name ‘Rebekah White’ or ‘Rebekah Waite’ with another indecipherable word below it.

Provenance: the item was inherited from a residence in MA and is thought to have been acquired locally sometime in the 20th century. The makers mark timeframe of 1745-76, when cross referenced with local MA public archives from the time, show record of a Rebekah/Rebecca White(formerly Waite) born in Grafton MA 1753, and Died 1823. An embroidery sampler that presumably Rebekah made at the age of 13 is currently on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Condition: there is a chip from the rim of the outside on one side and cracking on the corresponding inside indicative of being dropped. Outside of that in otherwise excellent antique condition.
Dimensions: L:9.5cm x H:5cm
Medium: Soft-paste porcelain, underglaze blue decoration.
Type: Cream/Butter/Sauceboat
Origin: British, Bow, London, New Canton Factory, (1745–1776)
Manufacture Date: est. 1760–65

Pattern:
The pattern is known as "Tyburn Turnpike." It features a rural landscape with two men sitting on a fence, conversing. The background includes a church, trees, and hills. The inner base is painted with a boy at a fence. A banner floral print pattern is painted around the rim and the handle with a decorated base.

Background:
“The Bow manufactory labeled itself ‘New Canton’, as so much of the inspiration for its output came from China. The factory excelled in the production of blue and white useful wares aimed at the emerging middle class market, the main reason for its continued success over several decades.”

“In the 18th century, sauce boats were a common serving vessel used for sauces, gravies, and other liquid accompaniments for food. They were typically made of porcelain or silver, and were often elaborately decorated with intricate designs and motifs. Sauce boats were an important part of the formal dining experience in the 18th century. They were usually placed on the table alongside other serving dishes, such as tureens and platters. When a dish required sauce or gravy, the sauce boat would be filled and passed around the table by the serving staff, who would offer it to each guest to pour over their food. Sauce boats came in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the type of sauce or gravy they were intended to hold. For example, some were longer and narrower for serving gravy, while others were wider and shallower for serving thin sauces. In addition to their functional use, sauce boats were also considered a status symbol in the 18th century. The most elaborate and ornate examples were often displayed on sideboards or in cabinets as a demonstration of the owner's wealth and sophistication.” See less