Pear
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1755
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gold, gilt-metal and manganese mounts
DimensionsOverall: 6.4 x 3.5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChelsea gold-mounted pear-form scent bottle. The fruit is shading from iron-red to yellow and moulded with two bright leaves and a manganese stem. The rim is mounted in gold and with a gilt-metal stopper.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.976.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.965.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.972