Charger with William III on horseback
CultureEnglish
OriginBrislington, Bristol, England
PeriodWilliam III and Mary II (1650-1702)
Datec.1690
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 6 x 33.5 cm (2 3/8 x 13 3/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Brislington Charger with a double blue line border centred with equestrian figure of William III on a prancing blue horse. There are sponged green trees at either side and a blue painted ground with a blue fence. The king wears a yellow robe decorated with a scroll design.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.415
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b