Dish

MakerMade by Hammersley & Co. (English, 1887-1932)

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Katherine Louisa Lord (American, 1853 - 1938)

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mary Frances Lord (American, 1850 - 1938)

Date1912-1932

MediumMold-formed porcelain with overglaze gilding and enamel in gold, pink, blue, yellow, and green

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (width x depth): 9 x 5 1/8in. (22.9 x 13cm)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineGift of Mary F. Lord and Katherine L. Lord

Object number1938.24.27

DescriptionShallow porcelain dish in the shape of an enlongated shell. The edge of the white dish is decorated with a solid line of gilding that spreads and fades onto the surface. Then the dish is decorated in an overall pattern of small clusters of three gold dots intersperced with roses, pansies, and forget-me-nots in pink, blue, and yellow.

Status

Not on view