Teacup and saucer in Rococo Revival style
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1825-1830
MediumBone china, overglaze enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G91.3.70.1): 7.5 x 12.7 x 10.5 cm (2 15/16 x 5 x 4 1/8 in.)
Outside Diameter (G91.3.70.2): 14.7 cm (5 13/16 in.)
MarkingsPattern number 1941 painted overglaze in orange on cup and saucer.
DescriptionTeacup and saucer is "A Blenheim" shape, slightly scalloped edge with high ring handle. It is decorated inside with polychrome flowers in reserves alternating with palmettes within a wide green border on the cup and saucer. There is a meandering gilt flowers on outside of cup, gilt rims and gilt line on handle. The saucer has scalloped rim and decoration to match the cup.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.70.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
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