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Saucer: C.4-2015

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unidentified Staffordshire Pottery

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Description

Redware with applied white reliefs under lead-glaze

Dark brownish-red earthenware with mould-applied reliefs and cream slip banding under lead-glaze. The circular saucer has shallow curved sides and stands on a footing. The interior is decorated with six similar mould-applied stylized plants with two shoots, two leaves and a single flower. The rim is encircled by a band of white slip.

Notes

History note: Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor, St Andrew's, Fife; ; Sir Ivor died on 24 April 2005; on loan since 2006 (Syndicate of 30 January)

Legal notes

Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor Bequest through The Art Fund

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 10.8 cm
Height: 2.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2015-04-27) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

Dating

18th Century, second quarter#
George II
Circa 1735 - 1750

School or Style

Rococo

Components of the work

Reliefs composed of earthenware ( white)

Materials used in production

red Earthenware
Lead-glaze

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular white paper stick-on label

  • Text: 42
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Hand-written in black ink
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4-2015
Primary reference Number: 201352
Old object number: 42
Entry form number: 648
Old loan number: AAL.4-2006
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 26 May 2015 Updated: Monday 14 May 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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