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Plate: C.25-1918

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain plate, moulded, and decorated overglaze with floral designs in polychrome enamels and gilt.

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8 7/8 in
Height: 1 3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1918-08-28) by Griffin, Ralph, MA, FSA

Dating

18th Century, second half#
George II or George III
Production date: circa AD 1760

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome) gold

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Soft-paste porcelain, moulded, glaze and decorated overglaze with floral designs in polychrome enamels and gilt
Glazing (coating)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.25-1918
Primary reference Number: 131355

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 13 October 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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