Worcester Cos Lettuce Leaf Dish
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Company
(British)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1760
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II
Object numberL2005.10.336
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a Worcester cos lettuce leaf dish molded as two overlapping leaves, the lower with a curled-over tip revealing a nubby underside shaded in puce. The stem ends cross to form the handle. The center is colorfully painted across the molded midribs and veining with a floral bouquet and scattered sprigs. The handle end is repaired and the enamels have minor wear.ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II
