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Factory: Worcester Porcelain Factory (Probably)
Soft-paste porcelain decorated with floral sprigs and scrolls in polychrome enamels, and gilt.
Soft-paste porcelain teapot, cover and stand, painted in yellow, green, pink, purple, green, grey and black enamels, and gilt. The globular teapot has a slightly curved, upward tilting spout, loop handle, short vertical neck, and a footring. The domed cover (A) has a knob in the shape of a flower on a stalk with two leaves. The stand (B)is hexagonal with sloping fluted sides and lightly scalloped edge. The pieces are decorate en suite with floral sprigs and swags of black husks with grey 'shadow', and with gilt band and formal scrolls and leaf motifs. The knob is picked out in gold.
History note: Messrs Walter S. Beaton, Perth, from whom purchased in March 1972 by Sir Ivor Batchelor; Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor
Given by Sir and Lady Ivor Batchelor
Method of acquisition: Given (1997-01-20) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady
18th Century, second half#
George III
Circa
1770
CE
-
1780
CE
Attributed to Chelsea-Derby period on accession but the shape of the handle and knob indicate that it is Worcester
Decoration
composed of
enamels
( yellow, green, pink, purple, green, grey and black)
gold
Stand
Height 1.9 cm
Width 15 cm
Teapot
Height 14.8 cm
Length 19.4 cm
presumed lead
Lead-glaze
presumed steatitic
Soft-paste porcelain
Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain, moulded and decorated with floral sprigs and scrolls i polychrome enamels and gilt
Accession number: C.4 & A & B-1997
Primary reference Number: 74792
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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