Figure
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1755
Materials
ceramic
Measurements
165 mm (Height) x 73 mm (Depth); 75 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Chelsea
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 581942
Summary
A Chelsea standing figure of an abbot (sometimes called a lawyer), standing on round base with sculptured flowers, his right arm raised to his chest, left arm draped in ermin stole, decorated in colour with a pink hat, black and white robes with an ermine stole over his left arm.
Provenance
Bought from D.M. and P. Manheim at the Grosvenor House Antique Fair, 13 June 1962 Gift from Sheila Pettit .
Marks and inscriptions
Base of figure: DM and P Mannheim guaranteed genuine Chelsea Circa 1755 illegible pencil mark on base of figure
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769), porcelain manufacturer