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Dessert Plate
Factory:
Copeland & Garrett
Engraver:
Kirk, Thomas
(After)
White earthenware, transfer-printed underglaze in blue, with Greek pattern.
White earthenware, moulded in New Indented shape, transfer-printed underglaze in blue. The plate has eight, slight indentations on the edge, a narrow concave rim, shallow sides and a flat centre. Decorated with a central medallion, enclosing a Greek rider on horseback, with sword and shield, being presented a laurel wreath by a winged, female figure, reserved in a blue ground and bordered by a circle of four-petalled flowers between two, scalloped lines. The rim is decorated with four urns between four, shaped reserves, each featuring classical scenes. The spaces between the urns and reserves are decorated with fruit and flowers, reserved in a blue ground.
History note: History of object unknown before donor, Mrs H.D. Weatherhead
Given by Mrs H.D. Weatherhead in memory of her son, A.J.B. Weatherhead, Clare College, Cambridge
Diameter: 21.2 cm
Height: 2.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-04-21) by Weatherhead, H. D., Mrs
19th Century, Mid#
Circa
1833
-
1847
The Greek pattern service designs were derived from 'Outlines of 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 design was introduced in 1806 and continued during the Copeland & Garrett period, 1833-1847.
Decoration composed of cobalt
presumed lead-glaze
Lead-glaze
Earthenware
Moulding
: White earthenware, moulded, and transfer-printed underglaze in blue
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: C.8H-1977
Primary reference Number: 76319
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Dessert Plate" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/76319 Accessed: 2024-11-25 00:02:26
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