Saucer
DateCa. 1805
Artist/Maker
Derby Porcelain Manufactory
(1750-1784)
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
DimensionsOH: 1 1/8", OD: 5 1/4", Diam of footring: 2 7 /8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1995-69,B
DescriptionSoft-paste porcelain saucer with a flat circular base and straight flaring sides. It is decorated with scattered playing cards on a black ground. At the center, the Ace of Spades card bears the Royal coat of arms. A narrow band at the rim of the saucer and the underside is richly gilded.InscribedNo
MarkingsHand-painted crown, over a crossed batons with six dots, over a script "D" in red-orange.
ProvenancePurchased from: Hunter & Margolin Antiques
Exhibition(s)
ca. 1805
1800-1827 (compiled); some 1726
ca. 1815
ca. 1800
1745-1750
1792-1804
ca. 1805
ca. 1720
ca. 1815