Production: Unknown
Hard paste porcelain milk jug, of neo-classical shape. Cylindrical body, with wavy edged mouth. Complicated rectilinear handle. Painted in colours with detached flowers. The rim in gold and a band of gilding below the rim.
History note: The Rev. G.A. Schneider; sold Sotheby's, 4 June 1942, Catalogue of European Ceramics and Glass comprising the interesting and extensive collection of the Rev. G.A. Schneider, p. 17, part of lot 79
Bought with the money given by Professor Stanley Cook in memory of his wife
Height: 10.8 cm
Length: 13.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1942-06-04) by Sotheby's
18th Century, Late
1785
-
1790
Decoration composed of enamel gold
Inscription present: written in joined letters
Accession number: EC.23-1942
Primary reference Number: 140409
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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