Teacup and Saucer, Pattern #540
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Dateca.1805-1810
MediumBone china with overglaze enamel, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 2.9 x 13.5 cm (1 1/8 x 5 5/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed Ls, M and 540 in overglaze blue
DescriptionSaucer is decorated in a wide border pattern of continuous swag of chrysanthemums in shades of manganese purple, surround with gilt vine, stems, leaves and tendrils. There is a single flower in the centre, and with a gilt rim.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.36
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Minton
ca.1796-1816
Object number: G91.3.42.1-2