Ceramic saucer which belonged to William Dalrymple, Minister of Ayr
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Key details
- Object number
- 2018.12016
- Date
- 1780
- On display
- No
- Object number
- 2018.12016
- Date
- 1780
- On display
- No
Description
A ceramic saucer, originally part of a breakfast set, which belonged to William Dalrymple (1723-1814), Minister of Ayr.
Bears his initials WD. Made of Lowestoft china. The saucer is set on a green baize material within a giltwood frame. Plaque within the frame explains the provenance, dated January 25th 1955. Presented to Burns Society of the City of New York.
Object information
Measurements
- Depth: 3.5(cm)
- Height: 31.7(cm)
- Width: 24.5(cm)
Themes
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