Pair of yellow-ground sauceboats with exotic birds
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Datec.1765-1768
MediumSoapstone procelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1163.1-2): 12.7 x 19.5 x 9.5 cm (5 x 7 11/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA pair of Worcester (Dr. Wall) yellow-ground lobed oval sauceboats, each with a double scroll handle. The ozier moulded exteriors are painted in the atelier of James Giles with exotic birds among foliage within puce and gilt scroll moulded cartouches. A pink rose is within a vase-shaped cartouche beneath the lip. The interiors have scattered flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1163.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1758-1760
Object number: G83.1.1159
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765
Object number: G83.1.1161
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765
Object number: G83.1.1152.1-2
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768
Object number: G83.1.1148