Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Period?
Dateca.1880
MediumBone china with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G07.4.22a): 6.3 x 8.2 x 5.7 cm (2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
Overall (G07.4.22b): 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)
MarkingsTransfer printed crowned globe with MINTON and date cipher for 1880
DescriptionVertical flutes, picked out in gold between wide bands of bleu Celeste. The cup has raised oval reserve, and handle with moulded pink bow. The cartouche has entwined initials in pink and blue flowers surmounted by crown. The saucer is deep and the cup has straight sides and square handle.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG07.4.22a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Minton
1862
Object number: G05.4.5
Artist / Maker: John Simpson
ca.1700-1715
Object number: G83.1.555
