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Production: Zurich Porcelain Manufactory
Squat hard-paste porcelain milk jug and cover. Painted in enamels with flowers, the cover having a knob modelled in the shape of an apple and leaves. Rococo handle. A cartouche is moulded on the underside of the blue painted lip.
History note: The Rev. G.A. Schneider, Cambridge; sold Sotheby's, 4 June 1942, Catalogue of European Ceramics and Glass comprising the interesting and extensive collection of the Rev. G.A. Schneider, p. 7, part three of lot 79; purchased by the Fitzwilliam Museum with money given by Prof. Stanley Cook in memory of his wife
Bought using funds given by Professor Stanley Cook, in memory of his wife
Height: 11.4 cm
Length: 10.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1942-04-06) by Sotheby's
18th Century
Circa
1775
-
1780
Decoration
composed of
enamels
Handle
Knob
Spout
Accession number: EC.15 & A-1942
Primary reference Number: 76886
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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