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Soup plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1829-1845

GUSN

GUSN-15882

Description

Ironstone China soup plate. Green transfer-print pattern "Napoleon's Battles" depicting a scene from the Battle of Austerlitz. Green transfer-print border of flowers, ribbon, goddesses and trophy motifs. Manufactured by Charles James Mason and Company, England.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soup plates
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
ironstone (pottery)
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Soup
Napoleonic Wars
Medallion
Urn
Goddess
Plate, Soup

Inscription

"NAPOLEON'S BATTLES/ NEW STONE CHINA/ C.J.M & Co" [text surrounds crown] (Pattern name / Maker's mark)
"BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ" (printed)

Associated Events

Battle of Austerlitz

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Lane Delph, England

Dimensions

2 (H), 10 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Anne Bartlett Tubbs

Accession Number

1927.504

Date

1829-1845 (Per maker's mark)

Places

Austerlitz (Utrecht province, Netherlands)
Pocasset (Bourne, Barnstable county, Massachusetts) [neighborhood]

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Title Plate Accession Number 1943.301

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