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Bottle: C.103-1932

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain bottle with stopper, decorated with applied flowers and foliage painted in polychrome enamels, over a turquoise ground, and gilt.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8 3/4 in
Height: 19 in

Place(s) associated

  • Derby ⪼ Derbyshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-10-14) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Early#
George IV
Production date: circa AD 1825

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)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'DERBY' surmounted by the letter S and a crown
  • Method of creation: Painted in red enamel
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.103-1932
Primary reference Number: 71196
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 29 November 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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