Teacup and Saucer, Pattern #24
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Dateca.1799
MediumBone china with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G91.3.1.1): 6 x 10.1 x 7.6 cm (2 3/8 x 4 x 3 in.)
Overall (G91.3.1.2): 3.3 x 14 cm (1 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNo24 in black enamel on cup. 24 in black enamel on saucer
DescriptionTeacup and saucer decorated with cornflower. It is a bute shape cup, with ring handle that is set lower than usual on body. There is an overall sprig pattern with cornflowers hand painted in blue, orange, green and yellow alternating with simple sprig in black. There is a blue rim and foot ring, and a deep saucer with curving sides in a pattern to match cup.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.1.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Minton
ca.1796-1816
Object number: G91.3.42.1-2
Artist / Maker: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1785-1790
Object number: G91.7.76.1-2
