Plate (The Capture of the Virginie by Sir Edward Pellew)

Artist Thomas Baxter (English, 1782 - 1821)

Manufacturer Coalport Porcelain Works (English, 18th century)

Date1801

MediumPorcelain; enamelled and gilded

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: given in memory of Joseph Kuntz by his family, friends, and the David T. Beals III Fund

Object numberF85-16

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DescriptionA central naval engagement of "Capture of La Virginie by Sir E. Pelew in the Indefatigable the Concord coming up: with in gilded inner border, the rim with four panels of sea horses and winged griffons and cherubs in lilac tints on pale blue ground, divided by four gold marine motifs, one being a ship's stern with circular inscription "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" enclosing a crest of a winged bird surmouned by a coronet. The background of this plate is black.

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