Coffee cup and saucer with yellow ground and flora
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Dateca.1775; decorated outside the factory?
MediumSoapstone procelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1164.1): 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (6.4 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm)
Overall (G83.1.1164.2): 1 x 5 3/8 in. (2.5 x 13.6 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionWorcester coffee cup and saucer, ribbed, with gilt scalloped edge and scroll handle with gilt devices. On both the cup and saucer there are two irregular panels reserved on the pale yellow ground and outlined in mauve. There are two smaller circular ones intervening, all with floral bouquets. The rim of the saucer is bordered in puce intersected at six points with floral sprays.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1164.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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