Bloor-Derby Oval Deep Dish with Floral Spray Motif
Artist
Bloor-Derby
Date1830 C
Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe
MediumMaterial: porcelain; underglaze blue; overglaze enamels; gilt
DimensionsOverall: 4.8 x 27.9 x 20.9 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Ines Mottershead in memory of her father Col. H.C.Carey, C.M.G.
Object number1978.190.011
DescriptionLarge deep dish has eight lobes & eight alternating convex & concave vertical ridges running from rim to base. Entire rim has moulded ribbing with a shell motif & gilt trim. A deep blue ground on inside walls & well of dish reserves a large oval in centre with three mirror shapes around it containing floral sprays. An elaborate design in gilt (hanging basket with fruit and trailing exotic foliage) decorates the blue ground between each mirror reserve, which are trimmed with gilt cartouches. The central oval has a gilt dentil border.Colour: white; royal blue; gold; pink; purple; faded green-blue; yellow
Status
Not on view
