In 1953, Sydney collector, Annie Maria Gillies, bequeathed around 100 decorative art objects to the Vaucluse Park Trust, which later became part of the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales. In 1998, the Trust transferred this collection to the Powerhouse Museum.

The greater part of this collection consists of around 80 examples of English porcelain dating from the mid eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. These items represent the strength of the English porcelain industry, including the vast market for objects with rococo and neoclassical motifs as well as Asian-inspired designs and forms. Worcester, Chelsea, Derby, Bow and Spode were some of the largest and most successful factories operating in England at this time, and their work is well-represented in this collection.

Dishes (3), porcelain, made by Chelsea Porcelain Works, England c. 1758

Three similar leaf shaped porcelain dishes with pointed edges and moulded branch handle. Three raised pink daisies and raised leaves surround each stem. The bowls have delicately painted sprays of flowers in pink, orange, yellow, lilac and green with brown edges.

Chelsea, England.

Part of the Annie Maria Gillies collection transferred from the Historic Houses Trust in 1998.

Transfer from the Historic Houses Trust of New Sou

Only one of the 3 dishes has a red anchor mark, the other 2 have no manufacturers mark.

2005/201/20

1733

70 mm

202 mm