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Saucer: C.224D-1918

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Object information

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Maker(s)

Production: Worcester Porcelain Factory

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Description

Saucer. Soft-paste porcelain decorated underglaze in blue and with gilding. The flat saucer has an up-turned, spirally fluted rim, and an under-cut footring. Decorated en suite with C.224A, B & C-1918

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 13.5 cm
Height: 2.0 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Worcester ⪼ Worcestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Circa 1785 CE - 1792 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gold

Materials used in production

steatitic Soft-paste porcelain

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: 'Flight' in script, and small crescent

  • Text: Flight
  • Method of creation: In underglaze blue
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.224D-1918
Primary reference Number: 33054
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 19 September 2012 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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