Bloor Derby : Derby
Set of comports 1841-42
Porcelain with gilded decoration | 17.0 x 21.8 x 21.8 cm (diameter) | RCIN 73304
Royal Dining Room, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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A set of eleven porcelain comports, the green borders with six reserves painted with either fruit, flowers, birds or butterflies, tooled gilt foliate scrolls with floral sprays between; resting on three up-turned gilt cornucopiae on a parcel gilt triangular base with paw feet.
Provenance
Part of a dessert service ordered by Queen Victoria from Bloor Derby. The service was exhibited in 1842 during Christmas week; the Derby Mercury reported 'a splendid Dessert Service, ordered by Her Majesty, may be seen in Mr. Bloor's warehouse, 34 Old Bond Street'
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Creator(s)
(porcelain manufacturer)(ceramic artist)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Porcelain with gilded decoration
Measurements
17.0 x 21.8 x 21.8 cm (diameter)
Category
Place of Production
Derby [Derbyshire]
