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Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
Soft-paste porcelain pedestal on four ornate scrolled feet, decorated on each side with an exotic bird painted in polychrome enamels amongst purple flowers.
Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson
Height: 4 5/8 in
Width: 6 1/4 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1932-10-14) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs
18th Century, Mid
George III
Production date:
circa
AD 1765
This pedestal is the biggest in size in the set.
Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome) gold
presumed lead
Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain
Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain pedestal, painted in polychrome enamels and gilt
Accession number: C.95-1932
Primary reference Number: 76439
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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