Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
Decorator
James Giles
(English, 1718 - 1780)
CultureEnglish
Datec.1768-1770
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (Cup): 4.4 × 9.5 cm (1 3/4 × 3 3/4 in.)
Overall (Saucer): 2.1 × 11.5 cm (13/16 × 4 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionPlain saucer, cup with loop handle, painted with the “Hope Edwards” pattern, in colours with European flowers within an irregular claret ground border with rich ciselé gilding, decorated in the workshops of James Giles
Credit LineGift of William B.G. Humphries
Object numberG23.8.99a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
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Artist / Maker: James Giles
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
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Artist / Maker: James Giles
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Object number: G23.8.110
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
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