Dish in the “Victoria Pierced” Sèvres Style
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
Thomas Kirby
(English, 1824-1890)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1845-1865
MediumBone china with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 2.6 x 24 cm (1 in., 24 cm)
MarkingsImpressed MINTON and year cipher with three spokes for 1861. Ermine and crescent mark in red enamel
DescriptionMinton plate, moulded "Pierced Victoria" shape with reticulated interlaced border, and decorated in the Sèvres taste. The centre possibly painted by Thomas Kirkby with two cherubs playing instruments in pastel polychrome enamels outlined in puce. The rim has three large cartouche painted with linked chaplets or wreaths alternating with roundels with roses, in polychrome enamel possible by Bancroft, and details in turquoise and gold.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG98.1.23
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
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