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Minton Punch Bowl

, 1845

Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, Birkenhead

Punch bowl presented to the Steward of the Hoylake Racecourse and decorated in underglaze blue & gilt, with enamel painting of flowers, vines and the Wirral horn (3 times). In the centre is an armorial of the Earls of Derby family coat of arms and an inscription.

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Title of artwork, date

Minton Punch Bowl, 1845

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Porcelain

Dimensions

Diameter: 45.4 cm

Grant

625

Total cost

2587

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