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DELFT CHARGER DEPICTING KING WILLIAM

Attributed to London      Circa 1690

Dimensions:  13 1/2 inch diameter

References:  Other similar chargers are in the Collection of The Milwaukee Art Museum, and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Bayou Bend Collection, and in the Collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, see Delftware, The Collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, by Michael Archer, figure, A.6.

Ceramics depicting royal figures found great popularity in England and the American colonies during the second half of the 17th century. While some were intended for daily use, others, such as this dish featuring King William III, were meant for decorative display.

Inventory Number:  650

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Attributed to London      Circa 1690

Dimensions:  13 1/2 inch diameter

References:  Other similar chargers are in the Collection of The Milwaukee Art Museum, and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Bayou Bend Collection, and in the Collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, see Delftware, The Collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, by Michael Archer, figure, A.6.

Ceramics depicting royal figures found great popularity in England and the American colonies during the second half of the 17th century. While some were intended for daily use, others, such as this dish featuring King William III, were meant for decorative display.

Inventory Number:  650