Longton Hall Porcelain Manufactory
(Factory)
Littler, William
(Potter)
Soft-paste porcelain vase and pyramidal floral cover painted in polychrome enamels.
Soft-paste porcelain vase and floral cover, moulded, applied with flowers, lead-glazed, and painted in polychrome enamels. The vase is of assymetrical, rococo, urn shape stand on waisted circular base and is moulded with bosses and rocaillerie. The cover is formed as a pyramidal display of naturalistically modelled applied flowers, picked out in enamel colours. The side of each vase is painted with a bouquet of flowers. In a pair with C.144 & A-1932.
History note: Unknown before donor, Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson, Bournemouth
Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson
Height: 27.5 cm
Width: 14.5 cm
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Method of acquisition: Given
(1932)
by
Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs
Mid-18th Century
George II
Production date:
circa
AD 1755
Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome)
presumed lead Lead-glaze Soft-paste porcelain
Press-moulding : Soft-paste porcelain, moulded, decorated with applied flowers, lead-glazed, and painted in polychrome enamels
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: C.145 & A-1932
Primary reference Number: 38110
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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"Vase"
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