Enamelled with emblems including a sporran, thistles and a banner inscribed “North Fencibles”.
Provenance: Commissioned by General George Gordon, 5th Duke of Gordon (1770-1836) when Marquwss of Huntly for the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. Representative pieces from the accompanying dessert service are illustrated Williams (P) Wedgwood, A collector’s guide 1992 plt 76. See also the paper by Barbara Horn ; Ceramic Bills paid by Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon (ECC Transactions, Vol 15 No.3 1995 p435).
One or two small spots of flaking of the blue enamel around the rims. Otherwise fine.
5 inches base to knop, 8 inches handle to spout.
Enamelled with emblems including a sporran, thistles and a banner inscribed “North Fencibles”.
Provenance: Commissioned by General George Gordon, 5th Duke of Gordon (1770-1836) when Marquwss of Huntly for the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. Representative pieces from the accompanying dessert service are illustrated Williams (P) Wedgwood, A collector’s guide 1992 plt 76. See also the paper by Barbara Horn ; Ceramic Bills paid by Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon (ECC Transactions, Vol 15 No.3 1995 p435).
One or two small spots of flaking of the blue enamel around the rims. Otherwise fine.
5 inches base to knop, 8 inches handle to spout.