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Nymphenburg Porcelain Factory
(Factory)
Hard-paste porcelain chocolate pot and cover, painted in enamels and gilded. Painted on one side with buildings, trees and figures in landscape, the other side with sprays of flowers. Gilt scrolls on the handle, the lid with sprays of flowers. The knob is in the form of fruit leaves, applied
History note: Unknown before Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson, Bournemouth
Given by Mrs W. D. Dickson
Height: 17.3 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
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Method of acquisition: Given
(1950-09)
by
Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs
3rd quarter 18th Century
Elector Max III Joseph
Production date:
circa
AD 1765
Decoration composed of enamel gold
Accession number: C.61 & A-1950
Primary reference Number: 140333
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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