ETAGERE FROM A DESSERT SERVICE, ONE OF FOUR
Creator(s): Minton Ceramics Manufactory ((Possibly)) , Madeley ((Possibly))
On view in: Dining Room
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 pianted 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:
- 26.272.5
- Class:
- CERAMICS
- Signature marks:
- MARK underneath: Crossed L's; the date letter A; a wavy line under; B to the left; O underneath; and a wavy line to the right
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973