Soup tureen
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Category
Ceramics
Date
1767
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
162 x 254 mm; 305 mm (L)
Place of origin
France
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Sudbury Hall (Children's Country House), Derbyshire
NT 652480.1
Summary
One of a pair of soup tureens, part of a Sevres dinner service, painted in colours with detached sprays of flowers; the borders with blue lines enriched with gilt; the circular bombe shaped body supported on four leaf moulded supports united with opposed handles enriched with gilt.
Provenance
Vernon collection transferred to the Treasury in 1967 following death of 9th Lord Vernon, and transferred to The National Trust in 1967
Makers and roles
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory , manufacturer