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Factory:
Longton Hall Porcelain Manufactory
Potter:
Littler, William
Soft-paste porcelain vase and floral cover, painted in polychrome enamels
Soft-paste porcelain vase with floral cover, moulded with scrolls and 'rocaillerie', and with applied modelled flowers, lead-glazed, and painted in polychrome enamels. Of double ogee urn shape, the vase stands on a waisted foot and flat, unglazed base, flower sprays and sprigs, the applied flowers naturalistically coloured.
History note: Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA (1854-1941), St John's College, Cambridge
Given by Ralph Griffin, MA
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 7.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1918-08-28) by Griffin, Ralph, MA, FSA
18th Century, Mid
George II
George III
Circa
1755
CE
-
1760
CE
Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome)
except for base
Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain
Moulding
: Soft-paste porcelain, moulded, with applied modelled decoration, lead-glazed, and painted in polychrome enamels
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: C.115 & A-1918
Primary reference Number: 38064
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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