Thomas Sharpus & Co.
Dinner Service

CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Dinner Service
Datec. 1838–1843
Retailed inLondon, England
MediumPorcelain
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1138;97.1586
Non exposé

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
Provenance[Shabby Shop, Houston, reputed to have belonged to Lord Byron]; purchased by Harris Masterson III, Christmas, 1951; given to MFAH, 1994.
Exhibition HistoryCurrently on view in the Rienzi Breakfast Room.

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