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Stand for a Sauce Boat
Factory:
Spode
Engraver:
Kirk, Thomas
(After)
White earthenware transfer-printed underglaze in blue with Greek pattern, White earthenware moulded stand with footrim, indented rim, eight slightly scalloped edges, shallow sides and a flat centre, transfer-printed underglaze in blue. Decorated with an inset, oblong medallion in the centre and decorated with two figures in a sea vessel, one rowing, one standing to disembark, approaching a seated female figure at the shore, bordered by four-petalled flowers between two, scalloped lines and all reserved in a blue ground. The sides and indented rim are decorated with four urns between four, shaped reserves, each depicting classical scenes and the spaces between are decorated with fruit and flowers, reserved in a blue ground.
History note: History of object unknown before donor
Given by Mrs H.D. Weathhead in memory of her son, A.J.b. Weatherhead, Clare College, Cambridge
Height: 2.8 cm
Length: 13.3 cm
Width: 18.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-04-21) by Weatherhead, H. D., Mrs
19th Century, Early#
Circa
1806
CE
-
1833
CE
The designs for the Greek pattern service were derived from 'Outlines from the Figures and Compositions upon the Greek. Roman and Etruscan Vases of the late Sir William Hamilton, with engraved borders. Drawn and engraved by the late Mr Kirk', 1804. The Greek pattern was introduced in 1806.
Decoration composed of cobalt-blue
presumed lead-glaze
Lead-glaze
Earthenware
Moulding
: White earthenware, moulded, transfer-printed underglaze in blue
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: C.8C-1977
Primary reference Number: 76314
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Stand for a Sauce Boat" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/76314 Accessed: 2024-11-25 01:04:27
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