Teacup and saucer with Sèvres style decoration
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Dateca.1865
MediumBone china, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G91.3.97.1): 6.8 x 9.8 x 7.7 cm (2 11/16 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/16 in.)
Outside Diameter (G91.3.97.2): 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
MarkingsSaucer impressed "MINTON" and cipher mark for 1865, two unidentifiable ciphers; painted pattern number A663 and tally mark in orange on both.
DescriptionTeacup and saucer are decorated in Sèvres style. There are two narrow gilt bands with a row of gilt medallions alternating with floral sprays in polychrome enamels between the bands. The gilt is burnished on top with recessed acid etched lower surface, and the gilt bands contain a two level Greek key design.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.97.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
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