Inkstand: EC.6-1939

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Production: Meissen Porcelain Factory

Entities

Inkstand

Categories

Porcelain

Description

German porcelain inkstand. Consisting of a tray, candlestick, sink, and pounce pots.
Decorated with Watteau-esque scenes within elaborate gilt scroll work. The ground is also dotted with insects and flowers. Each piece bears the arms of Albani in gold

Legal notes

Given by C. H. B. Caldwell, Esq

Place(s) associated

Meissen ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939-02-01) by Caldwell, C.H.B.

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1740

Components of the work

Dish Height 4.1 cm Width 29.8 cm
Ink And Pots Height 4.1 cm Width 4.8 cm

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Inscription or legends present

Text: crossed swords
Method of creation: In blue
Type: Factory mark

Text: 36
Location: On pots
Method of creation: Incised
Type: Number

Inscription present: Arms of Albani

Method of creation: In gold
Type: Coat of arms

References and bibliographic entries

Meissen and Other Continental Porcelain, Faïence and Enamel in the Irwin Untermyer Collection

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.6-1939
Primary reference Number: 140446
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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