Gardener
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1760
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 3.7 cm (3 x 1 7/16 in.)
MarkingsInscribed FAITE EN BON USAGE
DescriptionA Chelsea scent bottle formed as a gardener, and is seated on a rockwork holding a basket of fruit and flowers, with a boy and spaniel by his side. The man has a green hat, his coat with puce and gilt flower sprays, iron-red breeches and a blue apron. The boy has a claret coloured coat with green cuffs, and breeches, his yellow shoes have claret bows. They are on a green domed base, and the reverse is in gilt with a spray of flowers, and with gold mounts.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.968
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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