Breloque
ca. 1749-1760 (made)
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Breloque of porcelain, moulded and painted with enamels, with two faces joined together at the back, wearing black masks, and a ribbon divides them which is inscribed 'UNIS PAR AMITIE'
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted with enamels and moulded |
Brief description | Breloque of porcelain, moulded and painted with enamels, with two faces joined together at the back, made by Charles Gouyn's factory, London, ca. 1749-1760 |
Physical description | Breloque of porcelain, moulded and painted with enamels, with two faces joined together at the back, wearing black masks, and a ribbon divides them which is inscribed 'UNIS PAR AMITIE' |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'UNIS PAR AMITIE' (Inscribed on the ribbon) |
Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
Object history | No details of where or when Lady Charlotte Schreiber acquired this piece are given in the annotated copy of the first edition of the catalogue of the collection. Acquired as Chelsea porcelain. |
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Other number | Sch. I 249 - Schreiber number |
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Accession number | 414:307-1885 |
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Record created | December 24, 2008 |
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