Lantern
early 19th century (made)
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Lantern of porcelain. Square in plan with three vertical sides and grooves for a sliding window at the front. Domed shaped top, pierced for ventilation and surmounted with an openwork colona. Vertical handle at the back. Sockets for the candle and taper inside. Transfer-printed in blue with floral designs and scrollwork.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, pierced and transfer-printed in blue |
| Brief description | Lantern of porcelain, Staffordshire, early 19th century |
| Physical description | Lantern of porcelain. Square in plan with three vertical sides and grooves for a sliding window at the front. Domed shaped top, pierced for ventilation and surmounted with an openwork colona. Vertical handle at the back. Sockets for the candle and taper inside. Transfer-printed in blue with floral designs and scrollwork. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Alfred Meigh |
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| Accession number | C.75-1935 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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