Shell Comport
ca. 1868 (made)
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This shell comport, or model, recalls the naturalistic forms of the rococo. Rococo style came to England from France in the 1730s, was out of fashion by the 1770s and enjoyed a long revival from about 1820.
The Irish porcelain factory of Belleek was established in 1857 and quickly became known for its delicate lustred glazes and designs inspired by sea creatures. This comport is an example of the firm's work in earthenware and is a decorative piece rather than being intended for use.
The Irish porcelain factory of Belleek was established in 1857 and quickly became known for its delicate lustred glazes and designs inspired by sea creatures. This comport is an example of the firm's work in earthenware and is a decorative piece rather than being intended for use.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with lustred glaze |
| Brief description | Shell comport or model on 'coral' base, earthenware with lustred glaze, Belleek, ca. 1868 |
| Physical description | Shell comport or model supported by 'coral' base, earthenware with lustred glaze. |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Production | 3881-1901 to 3892-1901 purchased April 1868 by the Museum of Practical Geology |
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| Summary | This shell comport, or model, recalls the naturalistic forms of the rococo. Rococo style came to England from France in the 1730s, was out of fashion by the 1770s and enjoyed a long revival from about 1820. The Irish porcelain factory of Belleek was established in 1857 and quickly became known for its delicate lustred glazes and designs inspired by sea creatures. This comport is an example of the firm's work in earthenware and is a decorative piece rather than being intended for use. |
| Bibliographic reference | Langham, Marian, 'Belleek Irish Porcelain' Quiller Press, 1993 |
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| Accession number | 3891-1901 |
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| Record created | November 26, 2008 |
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