Compote

ca. 1820

Coalport China Works (English)

Hand-painted feldspar porcelain with gilding

6 ½ in. H x 10 ½ in. D (16.3 cm H x 26.7 cm D)

In 1820 the Society of Arts awarded the Gold Medal to John Rose, the founder of Coalport China Works, for his new formula for feldspar porcelain and an improved glaze. This formula created a striking white porcelain body and bright enamel colors, such as can be seen on this compote. Objects created using this new “feltspar” were proudly branded with a special Society of Arts mark, which can be seen on the base of the compote. This compote belonged to the Hughes family of Wales, featuring the family armorial depicting a Cornish chough holding a fleur-de-lis.

In 1820 the Society of Arts awarded the Gold Medal to John Rose, the founder of Coalport China Works, for his new formula for feldspar porcelain and an improved glaze. This formula created a striking white porcelain body and bright enamel colors, such as can be seen on this compote. Objects created using this new “feltspar” were proudly branded with a special Society of Arts mark, which can be seen on the base of the compote. This compote belonged to the Hughes family of Wales, featuring the family armorial depicting a Cornish chough holding a fleur-de-lis.

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Condition

Excellent. Nearly invisible hairline to foot measuring 2.5 cm.

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References

Fairbairn, James. Book of Crests of the Great Families of Great Britain and Ireland. 4th ed., rev. and enl. London: T.C. & E.C. Jack, 1905.

Handbook to the Collection of British Pottery & Porcelain in the Museum of Practical Geography. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1893.

Excellent. Nearly invisible hairline to foot measuring 2.5 cm.

For a detailed condition report, please contact us.

Fairbairn, James. Book of Crests of the Great Families of Great Britain and Ireland. 4th ed., rev. and enl. London: T.C. & E.C. Jack, 1905.

Handbook to the Collection of British Pottery & Porcelain in the Museum of Practical Geography. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1893.

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This item ships free to the continental US, and globally for a flat-rate fee of $100.

All objects are packed with utmost care by our team of expert fine art shippers. All items are shipped with parcel insurance.

For more information on our shipping policies, please visit our FAQ Page.

All of our objects look even more stunning in person!

However, in case you are not satisfied with your purchase, we are willing to accept returns.

For more information on our return policies, please visit our FAQ page.