Dolphin Trinket Ornament, 2 Tiers, No. 242
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1830-1835
MediumBone china, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 19.2 x 13.7 cm (7 9/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionTwo tiered trinket stand with dolphin supports. The Dolphins are in gilt over pale orange ground. The lower tier has three dishes and single dish on top, all painted with flowers and complementary gilding. There is a floral border around base and gilding.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.74
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1780
Object number: G83.1.1074.1,.2.-3
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1756
Object number: G83.1.982.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1737-1741
Object number: G83.1.641
Artist / Maker: Philip Christian and Co.
c.1765-1780
Object number: G99.2.31
