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1959

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2015

2025

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Compote, from a Dessert Service Compote, 1821–1833

This is a compote. It was manufactured by Copeland & Garrett and Spode Ceramic Works. It is dated 1821–1833 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is porcelain (feldspar), vitreous enamel, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Emily H. Chauncey. It is credited Bequest of Emily H. Chauncey.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 13 × 35.5 × 23.6 cm (5 1/8 in. × 14 in. × 9 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside: [1] "Spode" above "Felspar / Porcelain" surrounded by floral wreath, transfer-printed in purple overglaze (manufactory mark)

It is signed

Not signed

It is inscribed

Uninscribed

Cite this object as

Compote, from a Dessert Service Compote, 1821–1833; Manufactured by Copeland & Garrett (United Kingdom), Spode Ceramic Works; England; porcelain (feldspar), vitreous enamel, gold; H x W x D: 13 × 35.5 × 23.6 cm (5 1/8 in. × 14 in. × 9 5/16 in.); Bequest of Emily H. Chauncey; 1959-155-4

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