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Ceramic saucer which belonged to William Dalrymple, Minister of Ayr

Key details

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)
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