Who created "Sauceboat"?

Sauceboat was created by Joseph Richardson Sr. in 1750–55.

When was "Sauceboat" created?

This artwork was created 1750–55.

Is "Sauceboat" in the public domain?

Yes, Sauceboat is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sauceboat

Joseph Richardson Sr.

1750–55

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

4 5/16 x 8 x 4 1/8 in. (11 x 20.3 x 10.5 cm); 11 oz. 16 dwt. (366.8 g)

Classification

Sauceboat

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924

Accession Number

24.109.27

Tags

Coat of Arms

Art Historical Context

This elegant silver sauceboat, crafted by Philadelphia silversmith Joseph Richardson. around 1750–55, exemplifies the finest colonial American craftsmanship. Measuring a compact 4 5/16 8 x 4 1/8 inches and weighing over 11 ounces, it was designed as a functional yet luxurious serving vessel for gravies and sauces at the dinner table. Richardson, one of the era's premier silversmiths, renowned for his technical precision and ability to produce high-quality hollowware that rivaled European imports. The sauceboat's engraved coat of arms underscores its role as a status symbol for affluent coloni...

Sauceboat

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