Minton Sèvres-type Cup and saucer
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1850-1860
MediumBone china, overglaze enamel and gold
DimensionsOverall (G05.4.3a): 6.8 x 9.2 x 6.8 cm (2 11/16 x 3 5/8 x 2 11/16 in.)
Overall (G05.4.3b): 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.)
MarkingsNone on cup; saucer has tally mark in orange and puce over glaze printed back stamp for “Philips 359 Oxford St/155 New Bond St. London”
cartouche for initials (AJ?)
DescriptionMinton Sèvres-type cup and saucer with gilt dentil interior rim. It has a bleu celeste ground with diamond gilt crossbanding and small flowers in gilt and white enamel, all between continuous pink rose and green leaf borders.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG05.4.3a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on viewArtist / Maker: Minton
c.1840-1850
Object number: G05.4.1.1a-b-.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Minton
1862
Object number: G05.4.5
Artist / Maker: Jean Chavaux
c.1793-1800
Object number: G83.1.1092.1-2
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1865
Object number: G91.3.97.1-2