Seated figure of the Duke of Wellington: C.8-1969

People, subjects and objects depicted

• Figure
• Duke of Wellington

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip-casting : Parian porcelain, slip-cast

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The L of SAML is raised with the point below it and the o of Co os raised with the point below it

• Text: PUBLISHED BY/SAML. ALCOCK & Co./JUNE 18, 1852./ALFRED CROWQUILL/DESIGNAVIT./G. ABBOTT/SCULPSIT. followed by three small incised circles arranged one above two
• Location: On base
• Method of creation: Printed in black
• Type: Factory mark

References and bibliographic entries

• The Illustrated Guide to Victorian Parian China page(s): 60-1
• English Ceramics page(s): 17
• British Ceramics page(s): 34

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.8-1969
Primary reference Number: 131156
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Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts