Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Datec.1740
MediumHard-paste porcelain with Böttger lustre, overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.686a-b): 7.5 x 8.9 cm (2 15/16 x 3 1/2 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue. Gilder's mark S
DescriptionMeissen dark coral-red coffee cup and saucer, painted probably by C.F. Herold, with harbour scenes in quatrefoil reserves on a coral-red ground of the cup. The saucer has a merchantman unloading at a quay within lustre, red and gilt feathery border. Both pieces have gilt scroll borders.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.686a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1735
Object number: G83.1.612.1a-b -2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725, decoration c.1728
Object number: G83.1.584
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1735
Object number: G83.1.606.1a-b -2a-b
Artist / Maker: François-Claude Philippine
1787
Object number: G83.1.1084.1-2
Artist / Maker: Fürstenberg Porcelain Company
c.1775
Object number: G83.1.696.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1722-1725
Object number: G83.1.655a-b
