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Butter Boat

ca. 1770-1777 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Butter boat of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. In the form of a leaf. Painted in gilt with small sprigs. Gold rim.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded
Brief description
Butter boat of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded, William Duesbury & Co., Derby, ca. 1770-1777
Physical description
Butter boat of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. In the form of a leaf. Painted in gilt with small sprigs. Gold rim.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.8cm
  • Length: 7.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
Conjoined anchor and 'D' (Maker's mark painted (overglaze) in gold on underside)
Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.1001-1924

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Record createdAugust 14, 2008
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