Cream jug
Category
Ceramics
Date
1730
Materials
ceramic
Measurements
107 mm (H)105 mm (W)155 mm (D)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1245590
Summary
A Meissen cream jug and cover on three claw feet painted with wharf scenes in the manner of J.G. Herold, c.1730. Marked with crossed swords and '5' in gilt paint.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey, English and other porcelain stored in the cellar, page 98.
Marks and inscriptions
crossed swords / 5 (on base)
