tea caddy, Coalport Porcelain Works

Artwork Overview

founded circa 1795
tea caddy, mid 1800s
Where object was made: England, United Kingdom
Material/technique: gilding; porcelain
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 9.7 x 5.8 x 5.8 cm
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 3 13/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 in
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Condra Henry Miller
Accession number: 2002.0056.a,b
On display: Stewart Gallery

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Label texts

Empire of Things
Coalport Porcelain Works was founded by John Rose in 1795. The company refined English porcelain by speeding up production and creating pieces that were more durable, a practice that competing manufacturers soon copied. These beverage pieces are a testament to Rose’s creative design and stunning craftsmanship.
Empire of Things
Coalport Porcelain Works was founded by John Rose in 1795. The company refined English porcelain by speeding up production and creating pieces that were more durable, a practice that competing manufacturers soon copied. These beverage pieces are a testament to Rose’s creative design and stunning craftsmanship.

Exhibitions

Cassandra Mesick Braun, curator
2022–2027
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015