Quintal Flower Holder
Vase
ca. 1790 (made)
ca. 1790 (made)
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Scalloped and fluted flower vase on pedestal foot. Rococo-style decoration with two c-shaped scrolls forming a cartouche containing a rose. Cream painted with green and purple details.
Object details
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| Title | Quintal Flower Holder (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | 'Quintal Flower Holder' vase, lead-glazed earthenware, made at the factory of Enoch Wood, Burlsem, ca. 1790 |
| Physical description | Scalloped and fluted flower vase on pedestal foot. Rococo-style decoration with two c-shaped scrolls forming a cartouche containing a rose. Cream painted with green and purple details. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'WOOD' (impressed) |
| Gallery label | Vase, "Quintal Flower Holder"
Made at the factory of Enoch Wood, Burslem, Staffordshire, about 1790
Mark: WOOD", impressed
Lead-glazed earthenware
C.11-1938 Given by Sir George Murray, K.B.E.(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Sir George Murray KBE |
| Historical context | The term 'quintal' was used at the time of production to describe flower holders of this shape with five protusions. However 'quintal' technically refers to a measurement of a hundred, therefore it appears to be a misnomer. In 18th century catalogues the design is also referred to as 'quintal flower horn' (Leeds Pottery and Castleford Pottery) or 'five-fingered flower-pot' (Whitehead Pottery). |
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| Accession number | C.11-1938 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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