Tureen and cover
Rousseau
Category
Ceramics
Date
1845 - 1850
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
140 x 228 x 158 mm
Place of origin
Rue Coquilliere
Order this imageCollection
Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1219553.3
Summary
Two oval sauce tureens with covers on integral shaped saucers, part of a Paris porcelain partial ornithological dessert service, the centres painted with various exotic birds, with solid green and gilt borders. Made by Rousseau, Rue Coquilliere, (back stamped). rivetted
Provenance
On loan to the National Trust from Lady Mairi Bury (1921-2009), 1976, then accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the National Trust, 2013
Makers and roles
Rousseau , manufacturer