Masquerader

Date1759-1763

Artist/Maker Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (1745-1769)

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsH: 7 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1952-612

DescriptionMan playing flageolet in black tricorn, black and white mask, red waistcoat, puce breeches, turquoise cloak tied about waist, and with vine draped over shoulder and flask and lantern tied at waist, on a flower encrusted plinth.

Gold anchor period.
Label TextA masked man plays the flageolet. Another example of this model, formerly in the Colonial Williamsburg Collection, is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
InscribedGold Anchor on back of plinth
MarkingsNone
ProvenanceEx coll: Mrs. William Salting, London; Sir Edward and Lady Baron, London; Frank Partridge & Son, Ltd., London