Dish

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

SS.63.401 a

SS.63.401 a

Name/Title

Dish

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.401 a-c

Description

Three shell-form dishes, the configuration appears to be that of a scallop shell: the narrow end of the dish is molded in the shape of a mythological mask flanked by a rosette on either side, the surface and underside of which are gilded; the scallop shaped rim of the dish is also gilded; the interior surface of the dish has been colored with a buff glaze, with a white reserve at its center, which is outlined with gilt; the white reserve displays a hand painted floral spray, the predominant colors of which are lavender, purple, rust-red, surrounded by green leafage; the three floral sprays display slight variations.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

"Vieux Paris"

Date made

circa 1840

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SS.63.401 A-C
SS.63.401a-c

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width of ONE Dish

Width

4-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)

Dimension Description

Width of TWO Dishes

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

4-7/8 in

Length

9 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 9 in. (3.8 x 12.4 x 22.9 cm)

Material

Porcelain, Enamel, Gilt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Buff-orange paint rubbed off on ridges of shell form; 1 dish possibly regilded; gilding worn on two.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

SS.63.419 a-c - Vegetable dish - Part of set SS.63.402 - Platter - Part of set SS.63.410 b - Platter - Part of set SS.63.412 a-f - Sauceboat - Part of set SS.63.417 a-d - Soup tureen (pair) - Part of set SS.63.400 a-c - Tray, serving - Part of set SS.63.413 a-bb - Luncheon plate - Part of set SS.63.411 - Tray - Part of set SS.63.403 - Platter - Part of set SS.63.408 - Platter - Part of set SS.63.414 a-u - Soup plate - Part of set SS.63.405 a-c - Serving dish - Part of set SS.63.415 a-x - Dinner plate - Part of set SS.63.409 - Platter - Part of set SS.63.404 a-b - Compotes - Part of set SS.63.406 a-d - Serving dish - Part of set SS.63.407 a-b - Platter - Part of set SS.63.410 a - Platter - Part of set SS.63.416 a-d - Compotes - Part of set SS.63.418 a-d - Sauce tureen - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #1, 1D