Dessert Plate from the Milton Service, "The Headless Indian"

Dessert Plate from the Milton Service, "The Headless Indian"

Manufacturer Minton (English, founded 1793)

CultureEnglish

Dateca.1867

MediumBone china with overglaze enamels, gilding

DimensionsOverall: 1 × 9 1/4 in. (2.5 × 23.5 cm)

MarkingsEmbossed with Lord Milton's coat of arms; Transfer printed Minton on a ribbon over a crown and Phillips on a shield, the name of the view painted in puc enamel

DescriptionWilliam Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, Viscount Milton (1839-1977) and Dr. Walter Butler Cheadle (1836-1910) travelled from Quebec to Victoria between 1862 and 1863, later publishing an account of their adventures, The North-West Passage by Land (London, 1865). To commemorate their journey, Lord Milton commissioned two dessert services decorated with scenes from the publication from Minton. He presented one to his travelling companion, Dr. Cheadle.

Credit LinePurchased with a gift from Lorna Marsden

Object numberG15.10.1

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

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Status

Not on view