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Dog's head whistle: C.41-1992

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Titles

dog's head whistle

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain or hybrid porcelain dog's head whistle, painted in red, purple and black enamels; remnants of gilding.

Soft-paste porcelain or hybrid porcelain dog's head whistle, painted in red, purple and black enamels; remnants of gilding. The dog has a black patch over its left brow and ear and spots on the right side of its face. Its nose and whiskers are black; its mouth is outlined in purple. A hole to take a cord for suspension is pierced through its muzzle. The area round the mouthpiece was originally gilt and has remnants of gilding on it.

Notes

History note: From the collection of the late Dr & Mrs H. Statham; lent by the testator, 1988. Miss Beryl Statham Bequest accepted by H.M. Governament in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Miss Statham, accepted by H.M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 2.2 cm
Length: 2.4 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Derby ⪼ Derbyshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (1992) by H.M. Government

Dating

19th Century, first half#
George III
George IV
Bloor Period
Circa 1814 - 1828

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( red, purple, black) gold

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
uncertain Hybrid porcelain
uncertain Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain or hybrid porcelain dog's head whistle, painted in red, purple and black enamels; remnants of gilding

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.41-1992
Primary reference Number: 137210
Old loan number: Statham Loan 30-1970
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 30 September 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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