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Saucer: C.21.5-1997

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: W. R. Midwinter Ltd.

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Description

Earthenware saucer, printed onglaze in grey, blue, ochre and black with 'Tempo' pattern.

Saucer, part of a coffee set. Earthenware, moulded, and printed onglaze in grey, prussian blue, greyish yellow ochre, and black. 'Tempo' pattern. Circular with curved sides and shallow central depression. Decorated round the edge with three grey panels with three yellow ochre spots alternating with three black panels with three prussian blue spots.

Notes

History note: Purchased from

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 12.5 cm
Height: 1.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Burslem ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

20th Century
Circa 1964 - 1970

Components of the work

Decoration composed of ceramic printing colour ( in grey, prussian blue, greyish yellow ochre, and black)

Materials used in production

clear Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Earthenware, moulded, and printed onglaze in grey, prussian blue, greyish yellow ochre, and black.
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Midwinter/FINE TABLEWARE/STAFFORDSHIRE ENGLAND
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.21.5-1997
Primary reference Number: 73107
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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