Figure

late 18th century or early 19th century (made), 1810-1825 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Statuette forming a candlestick, of black basalt ware, one of a pair. A female figure in classical drapery with a wreath of flowers on her head; she carries a cornucopia on her back and is standing on a moulded circular pedestal with conventional ornament in low relief.
Tea bowl and saucer of bone china, painted in enamel colours with a border of branching pattern in red and green outline.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bone china, painted in enamels
Brief description
Statuette forming a candlestick, black basalt, made by William & John Turner, Lane End, Staffordshire, late 18th or early 19th century
Physical description
Statuette forming a candlestick, of black basalt ware, one of a pair. A female figure in classical drapery with a wreath of flowers on her head; she carries a cornucopia on her back and is standing on a moulded circular pedestal with conventional ornament in low relief.
Tea bowl and saucer of bone china, painted in enamel colours with a border of branching pattern in red and green outline.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
'New Hall' in a double circle (Printed in red)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Collection
Accession number
2647A-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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