This figurine was made at the Chelsea factory, or perhaps it is a professional imitation of Chelsea from the early 19th century. Even if it is an imitation of Chelsea, the quality of the work of the porcelain makers and artists allows us to put this figurine on a par with the works of the early Chelsea. Well before the Derby Porcelain acquisition Chelsea’s reputation for quality products had been envied the world over, and a great many rival companies sought to capitalise on that reputation by marking their own wares with a mark similar to the Chelsea anchor mark. In this case, there’s a small possibility that the piece is a high quality imitation; imitations of this quality were only achieved by firms such as Samson, which were themselves leaders abroad. This piece dates to 1820. 16 cm |
Style | French |
Finish | Antique |
Features | Hand Painted |
Time Period Manufactured | 1800-1849 |
Colour | Multicoloured |
Material | Porcelain |
Theme | Art |
Occasion | All Occasions |
Type | Figurine |
Brand | Chelsea or Chelsea style |