Object Number 2014.0041

Object Name

Plate (Dinner plate)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Thurlow in honor of Leslie Grigsby

Creator (Role)

Dihl and Guerhard factory
c.1786-1793

Place of Origin

Paris, France, Europe

Date

1785-1793

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; Prrinted in red "M\E de / Dihl et / Guerhard / a Paris"

Materials

Porcelain (hard-paste)

Techniques

Molded, Painted, Gilded, Enameled

Dimensions (inches)

1.5 (H) , 9.5 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.8 (H) , 24.2 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Article] Frelinghuysen, Alice Cooney. 04//1998 Paris Porcelain in America. Antiques. 554-563.
• Similar pattern (no border) teaset with Verplanck of NY history: p. 557. (See Notes.)
[Book] McInnis, Maurie D. & Mack, Angela D. 1999 In Pursuit of Refinement: Charlestonians Abroad, 1740-1860.
• French porcelain fruit (or ice cream) cooler with chantilly floral sprays: pp. 288-89, Pinckney-Frost family of Charleston, by descent.
[Article] Talbott, Page. 12//2005 Franklin's Legacy: Documented Furnishings. Antiques.
• Similar pattern (no gilt dots) teaset made by Dihl et Guerhard in 1784. Given by Franklin to his daughter Sally (see notes).
[Book] du Pasquier, Jacqueline. 1991 Les Arts Decoratifs Bordelais: Mobilier et Objects Domestiques 1714-1895.
• Butter dish and saucer with similar design: p. 78.
[Book] Mudge, Jean McClure. 1981 Chinese Export Porcelain for the American Trade, 1785-1835. 304 p.
• Chinese porcelain fluted bowl with French cornflower-inspired ornament: p. 206, no. 326, from service owned by Middletons of Charleston SC. Rare, 1800-15.
[Catalogue] Bonhams (auction catalogue).
• Extensive service in somewhat similar cornflower pattern for Duc d'Angouleme: December 2, 2015 sale (London), lot 125, 200+ piece composite service for Baron van Nagell, Paris porcelain, c. 1785