From Banquet to Dessert
01 March - 30 August 2009
Price: Normal entrance charges apply
Location: Fairfax House
Price: Normal entrance charges apply
Location: Fairfax House
Banquet with model of St. Pauls Cathedral (pre fire) with marchpanes bearing the coats of arms of the Devonshire family. The figures of St. George and an allegory of peace stand guard
Sugar novelties comprises of play cards with a dish of bacon and eggs!
Sugar figures of Nepture, flanked by the heraldic supporters of Scotland and England
18th century dessert service with Derby ceramics decorated by William Pegg
Confections made for the French Royal Household of Princesse de Lamballe Savoie-Carignan
An exhibition of sugar novelties and sweetmeats that provided the final part of the meal in the 17th century.
In the 17th century the word ‘banquet’ meant the final part of the meal and consisted of hugely expensive novelties made from sugar. This exhibition charts the
evolution of these exotic sweetmeats and the objects used to present them at table. The display will feature loans from
national and local collections.
Tickets and Information
Call +44 (0) 1904 655 543