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Tea set: C.195A-E-1932

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Höchst Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Porcelain bedroom tea set, decorated with landscapes in a purple monochrome. Comprised of a tea pot, two cups and saucers, suger basin and cover, and a tray.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W. D. Dickson

Place(s) associated

  • Höchst-am-Main ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-10) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1776

Components of the work

Sugar Bowl Diameter 10.5 cm Height 10.2 cm
Saucer Diameter 12.7 cm Height 2.9 cm
Teapot Height 10.5 cm Width 17.8 cm
Cup Height 4.1 cm Width 8.9 cm
Tray Length 34.9 cm

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.195A-E-1932
Primary reference Number: 140156
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 28 April 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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