Thimble
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1740
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 1.7 x 1.6 cm (11/16 x 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Meissen yellow ground thimble of dentil shape painted with figures in shaped oval quatrefoil harbour scenes, within gilt lines on a lemon yellow ground, the top with a further medallion of figures by a tower.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.614
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1735
Object number: G83.1.606.1a-b -2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740
Object number: G83.1.615.1-19
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1735
Object number: G83.1.612.1a-b -2a-b
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1824-1830
Object number: G91.3.63.1.1-2-2.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730-1735
Object number: G83.1.589.1a-b,2a-b-3
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1735-1740
Object number: G83.1.685a-c
