Biscuit Barrel and Cover
1905 (made)
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Biscuit barrel and domed cover, cream coloured lead-glazed earthenware printed with a Dutch coastal scene of figures and boats painted in apple green at lower part of the body and lid. Marks: on barrel, Doulton insignia with crown and lion and "MADE SPECIALLY FOR MC VITIE & PRICE EDINBURGH & LONDON COPYRIGHT" with thistles printed in brown. Signed Noke. On lid, D 1886 painted in blue and F painted in green.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Biscuit barrel and cover, lead-glazed earthenware with printed and painted decoration. Designed by Charles J. Noke, Royal Doulton, England, 1905. |
| Physical description | Biscuit barrel and domed cover, cream coloured lead-glazed earthenware printed with a Dutch coastal scene of figures and boats painted in apple green at lower part of the body and lid. Marks: on barrel, Doulton insignia with crown and lion and "MADE SPECIALLY FOR MC VITIE & PRICE EDINBURGH & LONDON COPYRIGHT" with thistles printed in brown. Signed Noke. On lid, D 1886 painted in blue and F painted in green. |
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| Credit line | M. J. Franklin Collection. |
| Object history | Made for McVitie Price. A blue version is also thought to have been produced. |
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| Accession number | C.275&A-1983 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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