Rococo Cartouche
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
ManufacturerReplacement stopper by
St. James Factory
(English, 1749 - 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginEngland
Datec.1752; replacement stopper c.1751-1754
MediumSteatite (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; silver mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 3.2 cm (3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
MarkingsSilver hallmark A*C
DescriptionAn early Worcester scent bottle and stopper, the flattened body of double ogee scroll shape on a small foot. It is painted with sprays of foliage in famille rose enamels and with rouge de fer borders. The stopper is modelled as a swan on a turquoise base, from St. James factory.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1052.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1008
