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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-28322

Description

White body w/ relief molded scene of Samaritan helping wayward family (figures picked out in violet); all against rustic ground in high relief.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
porcelain
molding (forming)
relief (sculpture techniques)
Porcelain
Relief Molded
Good Samaritan
PITCHER

Inscription

Printed: ""PATENT/ SAML. ALCOCK & CO."" [below Royal Arms] Painted: ""106"" Impressed: ""30""

Maker

Alcock & Co. (Maker)
Alcock & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Cobridge, England; Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

5.5 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1918.1025

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