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Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
Glazed soft-paste porcelain teapot and cover, moulded in relief with acanthus leaves.
Soft-paste porcelain teapot and cover, moulded in relief. The globular teapot has a short, curved spout, and stands on four rudimentary feet. The body is moulded with four overlapping swirling acanthus leaves. The inset cover is similarly decorated, and is surmounted by a knob formed as two oak-leaves and acorns.
History note: Given by Colonel and Mrs W.d. Dickson at Christmas 1924 to Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 10.2 cm
Height: 4 in
Width: 14.8 cm
Width: 5 13/16 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
18th Century, Mid
George II
Triangle Period
Circa
1744
-
1749
The acanthus or 'strawberry leaf' pattern is known in the complete range of tea and coffee wares. It is found in the white, and also with Kakiemon-style decoration, and with scattered flowers and insects in the style of Meissen and Vicennes.
presumed lead
Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain
Moulding
: Glazed soft-paste porcelain, moulded with acanthus leaves
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: C.3059 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 74350
Old object number: 4485, vol. 27
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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