Dish and cover
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
China
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 21304
Summary
Combined dish and bowl with partial circular rim/lid and circular lid with round knob handle. Off-white colour with blue floral decoration and gilt rims and knob all enhanced by raised wreath and foliage patterning. Dish has an undecorated inner circular container with a surrounding 'moat' possibly for hot water or for ice to impact on contents of the dish. Crack around the base with nine staples. Maker's mark on base and lid, DAVENPORT, set in an arched scroll over an anchor.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.