Pastille Burner and Cover
ca. 1825 (made)
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Pastille burner with cover, of ovoid shape, on a single pedestal terminating in three claw feet, which stand on a shaped plinth moulded with swags and pendants. The body has applied sprays of flowers and leaves. The finial is composed of moulded flowers. The applied flowers are painted in naturalistic enamel colours, with the background ornamented with painted butterflies in enamel colours and gilt motifs. The claw feet and plinths picked out in turquoise enamel and gilt.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, moulded and with applied decoration, decorated in enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Pastille burner and cover, porcelain, moulded and with applied decoration, decorated in enamels; Coalport Porcelain Factory, England, ca. 1825 |
| Physical description | Pastille burner with cover, of ovoid shape, on a single pedestal terminating in three claw feet, which stand on a shaped plinth moulded with swags and pendants. The body has applied sprays of flowers and leaves. The finial is composed of moulded flowers. The applied flowers are painted in naturalistic enamel colours, with the background ornamented with painted butterflies in enamel colours and gilt motifs. The claw feet and plinths picked out in turquoise enamel and gilt. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Coalport' in underglaze blue |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss D. B. Simpson |
| Production | Factory of John Rose |
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| Accession number | C.88&A-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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