Tea canister
Zurich Pottery and Porcelain Factory
Category
Ceramics
Date
1763 - 1790
Materials
Enamel and gilt on porcelain
Measurements
120 x 75 x 35 mm
Place of origin
Zurich
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Greys Court, Oxfordshire
NT 195142.1
Summary
Tea canister from a part tea service painted with bouquets and detached sprays of flowers, porcelain, rectangular with arched top, with gilt-edged, base marked with a 'Z' in underglaze blue, made by the Zurich Porcelain Manufactory, late eighteenth century, 1770-80. N.B. The lid is from another service and does not match the pattern.
Provenance
Gifted to the National Trust by Sir Felix and Lady Elizabeth Brunner, along with Greys Court House and Estate, 1969.
Marks and inscriptions
Base: Blue 'Z' and 2 dot mark (Zurich Porcelain) Base: 3 / A Base: Old inventory number
Makers and roles
Zurich Pottery and Porcelain Factory, manufacturer