Labours of Hercules
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1760 - 1764
Materials
Soft paste porcelain
Measurements
311 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Chelsea
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Upton House, Warwickshire
NT 446183.2
Summary
Chelsea group representing The Labours of Hercules, Hercules seated spinning while Omphale holds his club, Cupid reclining beside them, a flowering tree in the background. On high scoll base, gold-painted anchor mark. circa 1760-64.
Marks and inscriptions
Maker's mark - gold anchor
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769), maker