Soucoupe
Saucer
19th century (decorated), 1756-1801 (made)
19th century (decorated), 1756-1801 (made)
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Saucer of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. In the centre is a circular medallion containing a bouquet of flowers. Round the rim is a trellis diaper of strawberries and leaves.
Object details
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| Title | Soucoupe (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded |
| Brief description | Saucer of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded, Sèvres porcelain factory, Sèvres 18th century, possibly re-decorated in 19th century. |
| Physical description | Saucer of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. In the centre is a circular medallion containing a bouquet of flowers. Round the rim is a trellis diaper of strawberries and leaves. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr John George Joicey |
| Object history | The marks '9.' refers to Buteux fils 1763-1801 or '9' to Méreaud le jeune 1756-1780. Originally attributed to in register to Buteux le jeune 1759-1767 but the mark does not correspond. Re-decorated in 19th century. |
| Production | Possibly 19th century decoration; Note in register says this piece must have been refired in the 19th C. as there is blackening of the glaze |
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| Accession number | C.1343-1919 |
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| Record created | June 7, 2004 |
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