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Actions Displays	Details Remove from selection Add to selection Object number IPSMG:R.1945.97B.381 Institution name Ipswich Collections Object name writing set Description Porcelain writing set comprising a handled container with detachable porcelain receptacles for ink, sand and pen. At top of handle there is a candle or taper socket. White ground with decoration in purple and gold. Plant leaf trails on the top surface. On sides, semi clasical design of oval shields in red between pendant foliate trails, alternating with lozenge-shaped motifs in purple outline with formal flower motifs. Serpentine-fronted with scrolled back. On three claw and ball feet. Handle decoration in form of a bird/animal head. 5 pieces Creator Worcester Production date 1783 - 1792 Tags Comments Add tag(s) Add comment

Object number

IPSMG:R.1945.97B.381
Institution name

Ipswich Collections
Object name

writing set
Description

Porcelain writing set comprising a handled container with detachable porcelain receptacles for ink, sand and pen. At top of handle there is a candle or taper socket. White ground with decoration in purple and gold. Plant leaf trails on the top surface. On sides, semi clasical design of oval shields in red between pendant foliate trails, alternating with lozenge-shaped motifs in purple outline with formal flower motifs. Serpentine-fronted with scrolled back. On three claw and ball feet. Handle decoration in form of a bird/animal head. 5 pieces
Creator

Worcester
Production date

1783 - 1792

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