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1926

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Platter (One of a Pair) Platter

This is a platter. It was manufactured by Derby Porcelain Factory. It is dated ca. 1784–1806 and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 21.5 × 19.2 × 3.8 cm (8 7/16 × 7 9/16 × 1 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

On reverse: [1] crown above crossed batons and cursive "D", painted in purple or puce overglaze (Derby Porcelain Factory mark) [2] "2", painted in purple or puce overglaze (rim)

It is signed

Unsigned

It is inscribed

Uninscribed

Cite this object as

Platter (One of a Pair) Platter; Manufactured by Derby Porcelain Factory (England, GB, United Kingdom); soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold; H x W x D: 21.5 × 19.2 × 3.8 cm (8 7/16 × 7 9/16 × 1 1/2 in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-22-445-a

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