dish, dessert
manufacturer: Sir James Duke and Nephews (English, estab. 1860, closed 1863); Hill Top Pottery (English, estab. circa 1802, closed circa 1897);
circa 1860-circa 1863
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Description
dish, dessert oval green border, painted with pink leaves and gilded fronds, The central reserve features a painting of a Geranium, the name of which is painted in script on the back. The dish has two handles moulded in the form of leaves (one of which is missing) and the whole sits upon a moulded, raised foot.
Has a moulded rim which is identical to one made by Samuel Alcock and Company (pattern number 4 / 2191) and which is a variation of the "Staffordshire" form registered in 1854.
from part dessert service comprising 21 pieces; the
Has a moulded rim which is identical to one made by Samuel Alcock and Company (pattern number 4 / 2191) and which is a variation of the "Staffordshire" form registered in 1854.
from part dessert service comprising 21 pieces; the
Maker and role
manufacturer: Sir James Duke and Nephews (English, estab. 1860, closed 1863)
Hill Top Pottery (English, estab. circa 1802, closed circa 1897)
Hill Top Pottery (English, estab. circa 1802, closed circa 1897)
Production place
Burslem, Staffordshire, England
Production date
circa 1860-circa 1863
Media description
porcelain, polychrome enamel decoration, gilt
Measurements
65 x dia 314 mm
Inscriptions
"Geranium" painted in gold script beneath the foot; painted pattern number "4 / 1771"
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0370.6
TJC reference number
447