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Plate

ca. 1845 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Plate of porcelain painted in enamels and gilded. Made in imitation of Sèvres porcelain. In the middle is a group of exotic birds in a landscape. On the rim are garlands of flowers in three shaped reserves, and bordered by gilt scrollwork on a pea-green ground.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in enamels and gilded
Brief description
Plate of porcelain painted in enamels and gilded, painted by William Cook, Coalport Porcelain Factory, Coalport, ca. 1845.
Physical description
Plate of porcelain painted in enamels and gilded. Made in imitation of Sèvres porcelain. In the middle is a group of exotic birds in a landscape. On the rim are garlands of flowers in three shaped reserves, and bordered by gilt scrollwork on a pea-green ground.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 23.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
A garter inscribed 'COALPORT PORCELAIN' [with a crown above it, and within it the words] 'SPARKS / Broad St. / WORCESTER / By Appointment / to HER MAJESTY / QUEEN / ADELAIDE' (Printed in crimson)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Herbert Allen
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.577-1935

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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