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Soup plate: C.156-1932

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Spode

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Description

Bone china, moulded, decorated with a blue ground, a floral bouquet and springs painted in polychrome enamels, and gilding.

Notes

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

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9 7/8 in
Height: 1 1/2 in

Place(s) associated

  • Stoke ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early#
George IV
Circa 1820 CE - 1825 CE

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome) gold

Materials used in production

Glaze
Bone china

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Bone china, moulded, decorated in polychrome enamels, and gilt
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SPODE 3139
  • Method of creation: In red
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.156-1932
Primary reference Number: 40626
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 12 June 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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