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Plate: C.39-2015

Object information

Current Location: In storage

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Creamware plate with scalloped edge and pierced rim, painted overglaze in green and black enamel with floral sprays

Dark cream earthenware, moulded, pierced, lead-glazed, and painted in green and black enamels. Circular with a scalloped edge, sloping slightly fluted rim pierced on alternate scallops with a stylized flower with elliptical and lozenge-shaped petals surrounded by four paired circular holes alternativing with single holes. The well has deep, curved sides, and stands on a footring. The centre is painted with a stylized floral spray and there are six floral sprays on the sides and rim between the pairs of pierce motifs. These are springing alternately from the well or the edge of the rim.

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: 19.6 cm
Height: 3.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter
George III
Production date: AD 1775

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel ( green and black)

Materials used in production

dark cream Earthenware
yellowish Lead-glaze

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing
Moulding

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular white paper stick-on label

  • Text: 154
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Hand-written in black ink
  • Type: Label

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.39-2015
Primary reference Number: 201784
Old object number: 154
Entry form number: 648
Old loan number: AAL.39-2006
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 June 2015 Updated: Tuesday 15 May 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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