Pair of Coalport English Imari Ice Pails Made in England circa 1800-1805

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Pair of Coalport English Imari Ice Pails Made in England circa 1800-1805

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WHY WE LOVE IT: Everyone loves ice cream! We are pleased to offer this altogether exquisite pair of Coalport ice pails. Beautifully hand painted with panels showing two different scenes. On one side, an orange pheasant with golden wings perches on green leaved lavender branches blooming with red and gold flowers. On the other side, another bird rests on similar branches but is facing a fantastic red and gold blossom that’s as big as he is. The scenes are separated by panels of deep cobalt blue containing swirling gold leaves and a flower medallion. The panels have beautifully curved outlines which give the feeling of graceful movement all the way around the pieces. The sides of the lids have smaller versions of the same paintings, but on the very top of each there is another scene - an adorable pagoda style cottage sits next to a stream and a lavender tree bearing red flowers and bunches of golden grapes. In all the paintings, the unexpected combination of lavender with the traditional Imari colors of iron red, orange, blue and green adds a wonderfully exotic element. The entire design on each piece is accented by rich gilding, which covers the scrolled handles and the twisted branches which join on each top to form the finial. The ice pails were made at the very beginning of the 19th century, 1800-1805. The form can be found on the cover of Michael Messenger's "Coalport 1795-1926". Dimensions: 11 inches tall x 8.5 inches diameter Condition: Excellent Price: $9500 Background of Ice Pails: Ice pails were also called fruit coolers, and were the 18th and 19th century equivalent of today's ice cream maker. Traditionally placed on the sideboard in the dining room, the bottom of the pail was filled with ice. The liner contained cream and occasionally cut fruit. Additional ice was placed on the high walled cover. At the end of the meal the Hostess would serve the frozen ice cream to her delighted guests.

Creator:
Coalport Porcelain (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1800-1805
Condition:
One of the inside liners has some excellent invisible restoration.
Seller Location:
Katonah, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU866511341783