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Pot (Cream pot)
Worcester Porcelain Factory, Robert Hancock
1765-1775
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Maker)
Place of Origin
Worcester; Worcestershire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.0714 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0714 A, B
Object Name
Pot (Cream pot)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Maker); Robert Hancock (Possible engraver)
Place of Origin
Worcester; Worcestershire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1765-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: The old HF du P number "2m28" is painted in red
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Molded
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
5 (H) x 3.8 (L) x 3.1 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.8 (H) x 9.6 (L) x 8 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Cook, Cyril. 1953 The Life and Work of Robert Hancock.
• Illustrations and information on prints: Items 8 and 73Book: Handley, Joseph M. & Spero, Simon. 1991 18th Century English Transfer-Printed Porcelain and Enamels.
• Illustration of similar form: Color plate 1, middle row, rightBook: Manchip, David. An Encyclopaedia of British Ceramic Painters, Gilders and Modellers.
• Brief biography of Robert Hancock (c. 1729-1816): pp. 164-5, discussing work at Battersea Enamel Factory, Worcester works, Bristol, and Caughley.