Teacup and saucer with Regency design
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1813-1815
MediumBone china, puce enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G91.3.51.1): 5.9 x 10.9 x 10.5 cm (2 5/16 x 4 5/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Overall (G91.3.51.2): 1 1/8 x 5 5/16 in. (2.8 x 13.5 cm)
MarkingsCrossed 'L's, m and 868 painted overglaze in blue on bottom of cup and saucer.
DescriptionBute shaped teacup and saucer with ring handle. It is decorated with a narrow border design of puce swags and gilt sprays of leaves and berries. This is between the gilt rim and a gilt band. There is a gilt foot ring and gilt acanthus leaves on handle. The saucer is deep, with convex curving sides.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.51.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
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Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
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Object number: G12.17.2a-b