Teapot
ca. 1815 (made)
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Oblong-shaped teapots were fashionable from about 1815-25. With its gilding and rich blue painting this teapot is an ornate but elegant example. The blue pigment is known as Smith's blue after Constantine Smith, a china painter and gilder who worked at Derby in the mid-late eighteenth century.
Established about 1756, the history of the Derby Porcelain factory is a chequered one. This teapot dates to the 'Bloor period'. Robert Bloor, a former clerk at the works, purchased the factory in 1811 and managed the company until his breakdown in 1828. During this period bone china was introduced at the factory.
Established about 1756, the history of the Derby Porcelain factory is a chequered one. This teapot dates to the 'Bloor period'. Robert Bloor, a former clerk at the works, purchased the factory in 1811 and managed the company until his breakdown in 1828. During this period bone china was introduced at the factory.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Bone china, with slip-cast body and spout and press-moulded handle, painted with enamels and gilded |
| Brief description | Teapot, enamelled and gilt bone china, Derby Porcelain Factory, ca. 1820 |
| Physical description | Oblong body resting on four round knobs. Painted round the lower part with a diaper of gilt husks and on the spout, shoulder and cover with conventional lilies of the valley, foliage and formal borders in gold and bands of dark underglaze blue. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'D' surmounted by a crown and crossed batons with six dots (Maker's mark (1800-25) painted (overglaze) in red on underside) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Herbert Allen |
| Summary | Oblong-shaped teapots were fashionable from about 1815-25. With its gilding and rich blue painting this teapot is an ornate but elegant example. The blue pigment is known as Smith's blue after Constantine Smith, a china painter and gilder who worked at Derby in the mid-late eighteenth century. Established about 1756, the history of the Derby Porcelain factory is a chequered one. This teapot dates to the 'Bloor period'. Robert Bloor, a former clerk at the works, purchased the factory in 1811 and managed the company until his breakdown in 1828. During this period bone china was introduced at the factory. |
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| Accession number | C.328&A-1935 |
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| Record created | August 14, 2008 |
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