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Saucer: C.94-2010

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: New Hall Porcelain Factory

Entities

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Description

Hybrid hard-paste porcelain painted in blue, green, dark pink, and iron-red enamels. Circular with deep curved sides, standing on a footring. The inside is decorated with a central mixed floral arrangement surrounded by four smaller different floral sprays. Round the sides there are floral sprays and iron-red looped threads with a half flower above. A narrow red line encircles the inside of the rim. Pattern 195, known as the ‘knitting wool’ pattern

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

Dr Milo Keynes Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Shelton ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2009) by Keynes, W. M., Dr.

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1795 - 1800

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel ( blue, green, red, puce, and purple)
Rim Diameter 12.6 cm

Materials used in production

presumed lead-glaze Glaze
Hybrid hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: circular white paper stick-on label

  • Text: I.3.4/2
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Hand-written in black ink
  • Type: Label

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.94-2010
Primary reference Number: 177506
Entry form number: 1297
Old object number: I.E.4/2
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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