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Pair of coffee cups and saucers painted by F.F.Mayer of Pressnitz
Pair of coffee cups and saucers painted by F.F.Mayer of Pressnitz

Pair of coffee cups and saucers painted by F.F.Mayer of Pressnitz

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.0780.1): 3 x 4 x 3 in. (7.6 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm) Overall (G83.1.0780.2): 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (3.8 x 14 cm) Overall (G83.1.0780.3): 3 x 4 x 3 in. (7.6 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm) Overall (G83.1.0780.4): 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (3.8 x 14 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue; saucers impressed '24'
DescriptionA pair of Meissen Hausmalerei coffee cups and saucers, probably painted by Meyer von Pressnitz. They have figures in landscape vignettes, while the cups are emblematic of Autumn and Winter, the saucers are of Spring and Summer. There are insects, fruit and scattered flower-sprays, with borders of scroll and foliage in gilt.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.780.1-4
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain - Hausmalerei
Status
Not on view
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