Documentary coffee cup and saucer painted by Victor-Louis Gerverot
Manufacturer
Höchst Porcelain Factory
(German, 1746 - 1796)
CultureGerman
OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany
Datec.1771-1773
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, overglaze enamel, and gold
DimensionsOverall (G96.5.260b): 3.3 x 13.2 cm (1 5/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Overall (G96.5.260a): 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. (6.4 x 8.3 x 6.7 cm)
MarkingsWheel mark in underglaze blue; "gerv" and crossed feathered staffs in puce; incised "P1" on cup and "K1" on saucer
DescriptionHöchst coffee cup and saucer with Watteau-esque scenes by Victor-Louis Gerverot.
Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection
Object numberG96.5.260a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1773-1775
Object number: G96.5.261.1-2
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c.1771-1773
Object number: G96.5.262a-b
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c.1765
Object number: G91.7.71.1-.2
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Object number: G83.1.627.1-.11
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Object number: G83.1.1036.1-2
