Plates
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the family of
Abigail Wright
MakerAttributed to
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1830-1840
MediumMechanically-molded porcelain with overglaze gilding and enamels in yellow and green
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter of each plate): 7in. (17.8cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Grace Clarkson Wilcox
Object number1935.2.26.13-.18
DescriptionGroup of six small, round porcelain plates, part of a partial tea service consisting of six teacups, six saucers, and six small plates. The entire service has gilded, scalloped, rims and a series of two borders beginning with a narrow border of gilded arrows with small green dots between each arrow. Above the arrows is a yellow enamel border overpainted with hand-painted green flowers and gilded leaves on an undulating vine.
Each of the six plates have a gilded circle in the center, surrounded by an area of white with a shallow, raised, floral decoration. This is surrounded by the borders described above and a scalloped, gilded rim. Three stilt marks are visible on the bottom rim of all the plates.
The gilding and enamel decoration on the plates is in good condition. Plates .13, .14 and .18 have light crazing over all surfaces.
Each of the six plates have a gilded circle in the center, surrounded by an area of white with a shallow, raised, floral decoration. This is surrounded by the borders described above and a scalloped, gilded rim. Three stilt marks are visible on the bottom rim of all the plates.
The gilding and enamel decoration on the plates is in good condition. Plates .13, .14 and .18 have light crazing over all surfaces.
Status
On view
