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Covered Tureen

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-3541

Description

A blue transfer printed three piece tureen set which consists of a stand, tureen, and cover. Both the stand and the tureen have a central floral medallion surrounded by an inner floral border superimposed on a rounded diaper pattern and an outer foliate border. The outside of the tureen also has the same floral pattern. The cover has a centrally located scroll finial. The finial is surrounded by the same inner floral border and outer foliate border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tureens
bases (object components)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
transfer printing
Tureen
Tureen

Inscription

Printed on bottom: [crown symbol]

Additional Identification Number

1985.738.3A,B

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

9 x 9 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of Eliza H. Faunce

Accession Number

1985.738.3A-C

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