Teacup and Saucer with Aesop’s Fables of the “Lion and the Mouse” and the “Fox and the Grapes”
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
Jefferyes O'Neale
(English, 1734-1801)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Dateca.1752-1755
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G95.6.1.1): 5.7 x 8.3 x 6.7 cm (2 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Overall (G95.6.1.2): 2.5 x 13 x 12.4 cm (1 x 5 1/8 x 4 7/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Chelsea Aesop's Fable-decorated octagonal teacup and yellow-ground saucer painted in the manner of Jefferyes Hamett O'Neale. The cup has an elaborate scrolled handle, decorated in polychrome enamels with a depiction of 'The Lion and Mouse'. The interior has florals and an insect. The saucer is decorated with a depiction of 'The Fox and Grapes', inside a double iron-red line circular cartouche, surrounded by scattered florals. The exterior has a yellow-ground, and chocolate brown line rims.
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object numberG95.6.1.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1770
Object number: G05.18.24
Artist / Maker: Strasbourg
ca.1768-1781
Object number: G96.5.122ab
ca.1750; decorated in London by O'Neale, ca.1750-70
Object number: G83.1.810
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1752-1755
Object number: G83.1.1198.1-2
Artist / Maker: Jefferyes O'Neale
ca.1750; decorated in London, ca.1760
Object number: G08.3.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Jefferyes O'Neale
ca.1750; decorated in England by O'Neale, ca.1760
Object number: G08.3.3a-b
Artist / Maker: Spode
c.1820
Object number: L09.13.42a-b
