Lidded Bloor-Derby Tureen
Artist
Bloor-Derby
Date1830 C
Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe
MediumMaterial: porcelain; underglaze blue; overglaze enamels; gilt
DimensionsOverall (ht incl lid; tureen: 8.2 cm H; lid: 6.0 x 14.5 x 11.0): 13.4 x 17 x 11.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Ines Mottershead in memory of her father Col. H.C.Carey, C.M.G.
Object number1978.190.002.1 a,b
DescriptionSmall, two-handled tureen is white with a painted blue ground on the upper three quarters of its surface in which gilt cartouches frame two mirror-shaped reserves containing delicately-painted polychrome floral sprays. Gilt decoration is interspersed between the two reserves, and forms a border around the lower belly of the tureen. Base has four 'lions' feet, and above each foot is a moulded lion's head painted with gilt. These occur again on either end of each handle, which is striped with gilt trim; also on lid handle. Lid has blue ground with three reserves, also containing polychrome floral decoration, and trimmed with gilt cartouches. Moulded rim remains whiteColour: white; royal blue; gold; pink; purple; faded green-blue; yellow
Status
Not on view
