Matthew Boulton (English, 1728–1809) and John Fothergill (English, died 1782)
Silver
H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
Purchase, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Volunteer Anniversary Gift, 1993 (1993.73)
Tripod stand, 1775–76
Matthew Boulton (English, 1728–1809) and John Fothergill (English, died 1782)
Silver
H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), L. of supports 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Diam. of center support 5 in. (12.7 cm), Diam. of burner lid 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm), Diam. of burner 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
Gift of Madame Lilliana Teruzzi, 1966 (66.192.5a–c)
Made at the factory of Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill, located outside Birmingham in what would become the industrial Midlands, this hot-water jug and tripod stand were acquired by the Museum more than twenty-four years apart, yet the base of the jug fits perfectly into the little ledge on the stand. Its date of manufacture, 1775–76, is a useful indication of how deeply the Neoclassic taste had become the public taste, for only ten years earlier it was a more esoteric style favored by a small aristocratic clientele.
Related
Index Terms
Art Movement/Style
Artist
- Boulton, Matthew (British, 1728–1809)
- Fothergill, John (English, ca. 1700–1782)
Material and Technique
Object
- Implement for Tableware
- Silver Jug
- Silver Vessel from Europe
- Tall Vessel (Vase, Pitcher, or Bottle)
- Tall Vessel from Europe
- Vessel from Europe
- Vessel from Great Britain and Ireland
