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Vase with flowers: C.149-1932

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain vase with flowers, moulded and applied, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 7 1/2 in
Width: 3 7/8 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

18th Century, third quarter#
George II
George III
Production date: circa AD 1760

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

Moulding : Soft-paste porcelain vase with flowers, moulded and applied, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt
Glazing (coating)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.149-1932
Primary reference Number: 72082
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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