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Pen tray: C.164-1932

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Rockingham China Works

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain pen tray, painted with flowers in polychrome enamels and gilt.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor, Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson, Bournemouth

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 2 3/8 in
Length: 10 1/2 in

Place(s) associated

  • Swinton ⪼ Yorkshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early#
William IV
Production date: circa AD 1830

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome) gold

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain, painted in polychrome enamels and gilt

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: usual mark for Rockingham in red with Ch:11 in gold

  • Text: Ch:11
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: In red and gold
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.164-1932
Primary reference Number: 40573
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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