Tureen
Furstenberg
Category
Ceramics
Date
1750 - 1799
Materials
Ceramic
Measurements
90 x 235 x 180 mm
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Melford Hall, Suffolk
NT 926282
Summary
Tureen, oval. Furstenberg. Porcelain in enamel colours with panels of flowers separated by panels of imbrication (roof tile) or fish scale pattern. Standing on 4 short green leaf-shaped feet. The two handles have a central medallion painted with a small flower. Plain gilt edges. Lid decoration with similar design surmounted by a yellow lemon on a stalk with two leaves. Marked F in underglaze blue. Scratch mark 'Fp3'. German 2nd half C18. One of a pair.
Provenance
Part of the Hyde Parker Collection. The hall and part of the collection were Accepted in Lieu and transferred by the Treasury to the National Trust in 1960
Makers and roles
Furstenberg, porcelain manufacturer