Ecuelle
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1760 - 1769
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
115 mm (H); 165 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Chelsea
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1145570.1
Summary
Bowl. Ecuelle. A circular Chelsea two-handled, porcelain ecuelle (and cover), painted in colours by John Donaldson with musical couple in landscapes, in shaped reserves; the gros-blue ground enriched with gilt flowers sprays and tracery. Jagged gilt border to rim; handles and knop enriched with gilding. c.1760s. Gold anchor marks.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the base: [An anchor]
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769), potter John Donaldson (1799-1876), artist