Bracket
ca. 1780 (made)
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Wall-bracket of earthenware, semicircular with a flat back. Moulded in the form of the capital of a round pilaster, with bands of acanthus foliage and beading. The front is covered, except for three narrow bands, with a dull powder-blue glaze. The top is perforated with six round holes and has a pierced projection for suspension. Traces of oil gilding.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware, moulded, pierced, glazed and oil gilded |
Brief description | Wall-bracket of earthenware, semicircular and moulded in the form of the capital, Staffordshire, ca. 1780. |
Physical description | Wall-bracket of earthenware, semicircular with a flat back. Moulded in the form of the capital of a round pilaster, with bands of acanthus foliage and beading. The front is covered, except for three narrow bands, with a dull powder-blue glaze. The top is perforated with six round holes and has a pierced projection for suspension. Traces of oil gilding. |
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Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
Object history | One of a pair with 414:1224-1885 (Sch. II 458). |
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Other number | Sch. II 458A - Schreiber number |
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Accession number | 414:1224/A-1885 |
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Record created | May 7, 2009 |
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