Helmet-shaped creamer, "Cuckoo" pattern
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1891-1902
MediumBone china, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 12 x 9 x 5 cm (4 3/4 x 3 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
MarkingsTransfer printed mark for 1891-1902 period showing a globe with "MINTONS" in a band across, a crown above, wreathes encircling globe and "EST. 1793" and "ENGLAND" below, number 486 painted in orange.
DescriptionCreamer with "Cuckoo" pattern, is helmet shaped, painted in green early-Worcester style, hand painted enamels over a puce transfer printed outline.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.113
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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