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Factory: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
White earthenware described as 'pearl', decorated with turquoise enamel and gilt; 'Selina' shape. In the centre is a gilt rosette; on the rim, a turquoise band between a formal gilt border and a band of gilt scallops.
History note: The donor's family
Given by Miss A.L. Wyatt
Diameter: 23.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1983-03-14) by Wyatt, Agnes L., Miss
19th Century, third quarter#
Victoria I
Production date:
circa
AD 1867
: According to Robin Reilly, Wedgwood, The New Illustrated Dictionary, Woodbridge, 1995, p. 504, 'PEARL' was impressed on pearl body between about 1840-68. The impressed three letters 'AMV' indicate the month April, and the year either 1867 or 1893.
Decorated
composed of
enamel
( turquoise)
gold
Decoration
described as 'pearl' White earthenware
Moulding : White earthenware described as 'pearl', decorated with turquoise enamel and gilt
Inscription present: 'WEDGWOOD', 'PEARL', 'AMV' below a crown twice
Inscription present: 'WEDGWOOD', 'PEARL', 'AMV' below a crown twice
Inscription present: 'WEDGWOOD', 'PEARL', 'AMV' below a crown twice
Accession number: C.5-1983
Primary reference Number: 11963
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Plate" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/11963 Accessed: 2024-12-18 10:48:02
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