O'Neale Vases
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| Factory |
Dr Wall |
| Date made |
1769 |
| Material |
Soft paste porcelain |
| Factory Mark |
Fretted square |
| Mark Type |
Painted underglaze blue |
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| Label |
These rare vases were painted with scenes from the story of Helen of Troy by Jeffrey's Hamett O'Neale in 1769. The artist probably worked on a freelance basis and therefore was permitted to sign his work. His signature can be seen in the foreground. |
| Description |
pair of large baluster vases with flared necks, decorated with an underglaze blue ground and heart shaped panels framed with elaborate Rococo gilding. |
| Provenance |
From the collection of C.W.Dyson Perrins |
| Diameter |
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| Length |
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| Height |
15.25 " |
| Painter name |
Jeffrey's Hamett O'Neale |
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| Museum No |
1127 |
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