Pair of coffee cups and saucers painted by F.F.Mayer of Pressnitz
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.0780.1): 3 x 4 x 3 in. (7.6 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G83.1.0780.2): 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (3.8 x 14 cm)
Overall (G83.1.0780.3): 3 x 4 x 3 in. (7.6 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G83.1.0780.4): 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (3.8 x 14 cm)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue; saucers impressed '24'
DescriptionA pair of Meissen Hausmalerei coffee cups and saucers, probably painted by Meyer von Pressnitz. They have figures in landscape vignettes, while the cups are emblematic of Autumn and Winter, the saucers are of Spring and Summer. There are insects, fruit and scattered flower-sprays, with borders of scroll and foliage in gilt.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.780.1-4
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiCollections
Status
Not on view
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