Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
Decorator
James Giles
(English, 1718 - 1780)
CultureEnglish
Datec.1765-1772
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (Cup): 5 × 10 cm (1 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.)
Overall (Saucer): 2.5 × 13 cm (1 × 5 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionPlain saucer, cup with loop handle, painted in colours with the arms of Calmady, azure, a chevron between three pears, above a ribbon inscribed ‘WC’ and a crest of a winged horse argent, within a narrow gilt line border entwined with a red berried garland, decorated in the workshops of James Giles
Credit LineGift of William B.G. Humphries
Object numberG23.8.98a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.112
Artist / Maker: James Giles
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.110
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.111
Artist / Maker: James Giles
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.191
