Commemorative tankard
Coalport and Coalbrookdale Porcelain Factory (est.1750)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1972
Materials
Bone china
Measurements
107 mm (Height); 94 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Coalport
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Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 813501
Summary
Large white bone china commemorative tankard: a replica of original one produced in 1820's. Transfer printed decoration in puce with illustrations of the Iron Bridge, constructed in 1779, and on the other side Buildwas Abbey. Gilt highlighting.
Provenance
Lady Labouchere collection.
Marks and inscriptions
Base: 'Limited Edition Issued by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Shropshire / 79/ Coalport' (transfer printed in puce)
Makers and roles
Coalport and Coalbrookdale Porcelain Factory (est.1750), potter