plaque
manufacturer: Wedgwood potteries (estab. 1759); designer: Henry Webber (English, b.1754, d.1826);
circa 1789-circa 1795
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Description
Medallion, jasper ware, circular, dipped dark blue, with applied white reliefs, edges polished.
plaque, celebrating the French Revolution with France shaking hands with Minerva as Goddess of War overlooked by the figure of Faith celebrating the French Revolution, showing France holding a spear or staff surmounted by the Phrygian cap of Liberty, greeting Minerva as Goddess of War, before an altar inscribed "FIDEL PUBL." on which stands the figure of Faith
plaque, celebrating the French Revolution with France shaking hands with Minerva as Goddess of War overlooked by the figure of Faith celebrating the French Revolution, showing France holding a spear or staff surmounted by the Phrygian cap of Liberty, greeting Minerva as Goddess of War, before an altar inscribed "FIDEL PUBL." on which stands the figure of Faith
Maker and role
manufacturer: Wedgwood potteries (estab. 1759)
designer: Henry Webber (English, b.1754, d.1826)
designer: Henry Webber (English, b.1754, d.1826)
Production place
Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Production date
circa 1789-circa 1795
circa 1800
circa 1800
Media description
stoneware (white and blue jasper ware, jasper dip, wood, fabric)
Measurements
medallion dia 60 mm
frame 150 x 150 mm
frame 150 x 150 mm
Inscriptions
inscribed “FIDEL PUBL”; impressed, WEDGWOOD H
Credit line
purchased with funds provided by the Nina Stanton 18th Century Porcelain Bequest, 2016
formerly the collection of Ross Allan, Melbourne
formerly the collection of Ross Allan, Melbourne
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
A1362
TJC reference number
5127
