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Box: C.50 & A-1950

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Porcelain box with a silver mount to the lid. Painted with detached sprays of flowers and insects on a lattice pattern ground

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 4.8 cm
Width: 7 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Meissen ⪼ Saxony ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950-09) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century
1745 - 1750

Components of the work

Lid Mount composed of silver

Materials used in production

Paint
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Painting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: crossed swords in blue
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.50 & A-1950
Primary reference Number: 207326
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 16 December 2015 Updated: Wednesday 9 October 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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