Factory: Worcester Porcelain Factory
Soft-paste porcelain mug, transfer-printed with military motifs onglaze in black.
Soft-paste porcelain mug, transfer-printed onglaze in black. Baluster-shaped, standing on a footring; reeded loop handle. On one side, 'The King of Prussia, Frederick the Great'. Above, to the left is a putto holding out a laurel wreath. Below, under scrollwork, the date '1757'. On the front is a military trophy with three flags inscribed 'Reisburg Prague Collin'; 'Welham Rossbach Breslan'; and Neumark Lissa Breslan'. Signed below with an anchor, 'RH' in monogram and 'Worcester'. On the other side Fame blowing two trumpets.
History note: Unknown before donor, Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson, Bournemouth
Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson
Height: 4 5/8 in
Width: 5.0 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1932-05-10) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs
18th Century, Mid#
George II
Circa
1757
CE
-
1760
CE
Breslan in the inscription should be Breslau
Decoration composed of black
presumed lead
Lead-glaze
staetitic
Soft-paste porcelain
Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed onglaze in black
Inscription present: 'RH' in monogram and 'Worcester', above is an anchor
Accession number: C.118-1932
Primary reference Number: 33144
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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