ETAGERE FROM A DESSERT SERVICE, ONE OF FOUR

Creator(s): Minton Ceramics Manufactory ((Possibly)) , Madeley ((Possibly))

Currently in storage

About this object

The etagere has a pedestal base in white with gold rocaille work. There are three graduated trays linked by a three-part balauster painted with exotic birds. Each tray is painted inside and out with exotic birds in natural settings. The rims are pink with rococo motifs in gold.

Object name:

ETAGERE FROM A DESSERT SERVICE, ONE OF FOUR

Made from:

Porcelain

Made in:

England

Date made:

ca. 1850

Size:

45.7 x 24.1 cm (18 x 9 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

26.272.3

Class:

CERAMICS

Signature marks:

MARK underneath: Crossed L's, the date letter A and a wavy line under, B to the left, O underneath

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973