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Charger

1870-5 (decorated), 1870 (decorated)
Artist/Maker

Painted charger with decoration depicting a woman and young boy in an aesthetically-styled room. The woman is seated and holds an orange out to the boy who reached up to grab it. They are surrounded by potted flowers and plants. In the background is an open window with trees. The scene has a circular border with a repeated flower and leaf design.


Object details

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Brief description
Charger painted by W.S Coleman, Minton Art Pottery, London, made 1870, possibly decorated 1870-5
Physical description
Painted charger with decoration depicting a woman and young boy in an aesthetically-styled room. The woman is seated and holds an orange out to the boy who reached up to grab it. They are surrounded by potted flowers and plants. In the background is an open window with trees. The scene has a circular border with a repeated flower and leaf design.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 38.6cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • W.S Coleman (signature painted on front)
  • Minton. Cypher M with half circle (date mark for 1870)
  • Paper label sticker for the retailers Thomas Goode.
Credit line
Gift of Ian and Rita Smythe
Collection
Accession number
C.62-2018

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Record createdSeptember 6, 2018
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