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Article on Vincennes porcelain at Lydiard House, French Porcelain Society

Article on Vincennes porcelain at Lydiard House, French Porcelain Society
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Article entitled 'Vincennes Porcelain at Lydiard Tregoze, the Country home of 'Mylord Bolingbroke' by Sophie Cummings, Curator of Swindon Museum & Art Gallery; Bruce Hedge, Lydiard House Volunteer; and Patricia Ferguson.

The article explores the acquisition of French porcelain by Frederick St.John, 2nd Bolingbroke, describing him as a 'tastemaker' and his importance as an early English patron of the factory.

Two beakers and saucers are all that remain of Frederick's once large collection of French porcelain at Lydiard House, the rest being sold by him, probably to pay off gambling debts.

Years:
2014
1753-1780
Creator:
Sophie Cummings, Bruce Hedge & Patricia Ferguson
Type:
Research Paper
Owner:
French Porcelain Society
Copyright:
French Porcelain Society
Last updated on:
Wednesday 13th October 2021

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