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figure
Object Type
figure
Museum number
1887,0307,II.39
Description
Figure of a map-seller; porcelain; man selling maps; rustic base with scrollwork, flowers and foliage in relief; painted in colours with gilding.
Producer name
Factory of:
Derby Porcelain Factory
Production date
1765-1770
(circa)
Production place
Factory in:
Derby (Derbyshire)
Materials
porcelain
gold
Technique
lead-glazed
painted
gilded
Dimensions
Height:
6.30 inches
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
The figure of the map-seller is after a Meissen model from a series of trades, 'cris de Paris', designed by Peter Reinicke, in 1745. The design is after engravings by Edme Bouchardon. The map held by the Meissen figure depicts Germany.
Bibliographic references
Hobson 1905 / Catalogue of the collection of English Porcelain in the Department of British and Mediaeval Antiquities and Ethnography of the British Museum.
(II39)
Bradshaw 1990 / Derby Porcelain Figures
(pp. 40-41)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
flower
plant
leaf
map/plan
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks
Acquisition date
1887
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1887,0307,II.39
Conservation
Treatment
: 07 Mar 2000