Bottle and Stopper
1830-1837 (made)
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Bottle and stopper of bone china, of flattened globular form with short neck; the stopper in the form of a flower. On each side is a bouquet applied in high relief, and between are insects painted on the surface.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Bone china with applied decoration in high relief, painted in enamel colours and gilt |
| Brief description | Bottle and stopper of bone china, decorated with applied flowers in high relief, painted in enamel colours and gilt, Rockingham Ceramic Factory, England (Swinton), 1830-1837 |
| Physical description | Bottle and stopper of bone china, of flattened globular form with short neck; the stopper in the form of a flower. On each side is a bouquet applied in high relief, and between are insects painted on the surface. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | A griffin, the crest of Earl Fitzwilliam, and 'Rockingham Works Brameld Manufacturer to the King' (Printed in mauve) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Known as "Rockingham porcelain." |
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| Accession number | 3177&A-1901 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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