Set of four dessert Plates with topographical views
Manufacturer
Pinxton Porcelain Works
(English, 1796 - 1813)
CultureEnglish
OriginPinxton, Derbyshire, England
Datec.1796-1800
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1179.1): 2.5 x 20.3 cm (1 x 8 in.)
Overall (G83.1.1179.2): 1 1/16 x 8 1/16 in. (2.7 x 20.5 cm)
Overall (G83.1.1179.3): 1 x 8 in. (2.5 x 20.3 cm)
Overall (G83.1.1179.4): 1 1/8 x 8 in. (2.8 x 20.3 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionSet of 4 dessert plates, each plate with gilt rim. The edges are decorated with ten yellow half-circles lined with gilt and decorated with draped swags of gilt and green garlands. Each plate is painted in the centre with a circular monochrome panel edged in gilt depicting rural landscape scenes of Derbyshire, England. On one of the plates there is a view of Wick Middiman. A gilt garland surrounds each circular landscape panel.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1179.1-4
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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