Commemorative bowl

attributed to William Beilby (1740 - 1819)

Laing Art Gallery

circa 1767

Enamelled glass bowl inscribed: 'The Margaret and Winneford' to commemorate the launching of a ship of that name from Hillgate, on the Tyne, built for Henry Forster. Decorated by William Beilby. The circular bowl has incurving sides and everted foot ring. It is painted in coloured enamels on one side with a two-masted sailing ship and a swan. The reverse has the arms of Forster, scrolls, swags and diaper panels.

• Medium: glass & white enamel
• Art Fund Grant: £5500 ( Total: £28,000)
• ArtFunded in: 1986
• Vendor: B Amador

Provenance

Mr B. Amador.

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