Pair of coffee cups and saucers, London shape
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Dateca.1824-1830
MediumBone china, yellow enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G91.3.63.1.1): 7.6 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm (3 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.)
Overall (G91.3.063.1.2): 2.6 x 14.7 cm (1 x 5 13/16 in.)
Overall (G91.3.63.2.1): 7.6 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm (3 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.)
Overall (G91.3.63.2.2): 2.6 x 14.7 cm (1 x 5 13/16 in.)
MarkingsCups are unmarked. Number 618 painted overglaze in gilt on the bottom of saucers
DescriptionLondon shaped cups and saucers with scalloped rim and high ring handle and top spur in modified London shape. Its decoration inside shows a rich lemon yellow border ground with gilt geometric-lines overlay in gilt. The saucer has straight angled sides which flare at top, scalloped rim and decoration to match the cup. There is a large floral star in centre of the saucer.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.63.1.1-2-2.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
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