Charger with William III and Mary II
CultureEnglish
OriginEngland
PeriodWilliam III and Mary II (1650-1702)
Datec.1689-1694
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 6.5 x 34.3 cm (2 9/16 x 13 1/2 in.)
MarkingsInscribed with initials 'WMR'
DescriptionWilliam and Mary portrait charger, with the King and Queen standing by 'sponged' trees, both figures crowned. The king is holding a sceptre and orb, and the Queen a fan. There is a blue-dash rim, clear glazed back, and it is painted in blue, manganese and ochre.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.419
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
