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Ceramic assemblage: EC.16-20-1941

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Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain table set comprised of a sauce boat, a sweetmeat dish, a milk jug, a cream jug, and a cup. Moulded and glazed

Notes

History note: Dr Bellamy Gardner; sold Sotheby's, 12 June 1941, Catalogue of the celebrated collection of Chelsea Porcelain, English Ceramics, and Enamels. The Property of Dr and Mrs Bellamy Gardner, lot 21

Legal notes

Given by the National Art Collections Fund as Trustee of the R.S. Cochrane Fund

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-06-12) by National Art Collections Fund

Dating

18th Century, Mid
1745 - 1749

School or Style

Rococo

Materials used in production

Enamels
Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Moulding
Painting overglaze
Glazing (coating)

Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.16-20-1941
Primary reference Number: 167004

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 16 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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