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Covered Jar Garniture Set

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Covered Jar Garniture Set

Identifier:
126055
Description:
Jar with lid, with 2 matching vases accession number 126056;In the late 18th century, the throne of the hereditary Stadtholder started to waver in the Netherlands. Stadtholder William V., Prince of Orange-Nassau, was only able to maintain his position with the millitary support of his Prussian father-in-law. Two parties evolved in the struggle; the opponents of William, known as the Patriots,and his supporters, the Orangists.;Part of three piece set.;Hier onder rust ik rustig or Beneath this (tree) I rest tranquilly. |
Date:
1750 – 1800
Materials:
Transfer, Tin-glazed Earthenware
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Collectors' Club Of Grand Rapids
Related Entities:
Deklauw Faience Factory (creator) The Collectors Club of Grand Rapids (donor)
The Collectors’ Club of Grand Rapids was founded in 1938 “to increase authentic information concerning objects or materials of historical value or personal interest and to encourage the collecting of them.” This private club of collectors meets in member’s homes to hear presentations about antiques and collecting. The Club has had a long association with the Grand Rapids Public Museum as a donor of decorative arts and funds for acquisitions; and has also provided similar funds to the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the Frederick Meijer Gardens.