Teacup and saucer with Regency design
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1796-1816
MediumBone china, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G91.3.37.1): 6.4 x 9.8 x 8.3 cm (2 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
MarkingsCrossed 'L's, M and 557 painted overglaze in blue on bottom of cup and saucer.
DescriptionBute shaped cup and saucer with ring handle, and Regency style decoration in gilt over background of tiny puce dots in wide band covering three-quarters of the outer surface of the cup. The ring near the base is in gilt.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.37.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on viewArtist / Maker: Minton
c.1796-1816
Object number: G91.3.42.1-2
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: Minton
c.1812-1815
Object number: G96.3.7.1-2