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Plate: C.159-1932

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Nantgarw China Works

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain plate, painted onglaze with sprays of flowers in polychrome enamels.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor, Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson, Bournemouth

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9 7/8 in
Height: 1 1/4 in

Place(s) associated

  • Nantgarw ⪼ South Wales ⪼ Wales

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Early#
George III
Circa 1813 CE - 1820 CE

Note

Nantgarw, near Cardiff, South Wales

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome)

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain plate, painted onglaze with sprays of flowers in polychrome enamels

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: impressed but almost invisible except by transmitted light

  • Text: NANT GARW C.W.
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.159-1932
Primary reference Number: 40454
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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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