Teacup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Period?
Datec.1880-1889
MediumBone china with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G07.4.21a): 8.6 x 10.1 x 5 cm (3 3/8 x 4 x 1 15/16 in.)
Overall (G07.4.21b): 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.)
MarkingsTransfer printed globe with MINTONS/ Oxford St. &./ Orchard St./ John Mortlock/ London. Impressed former’s mark. Unidentified ciphers in red enamel
DescriptionPlain round saucer shape, brilliant 'bleu Celeste' knobby ground with acorns, leaves and stems painted in greens and browns on raised moulded design. The cup has feet shaped like acorns, and the handle is a branch with moulded leaves and stems. There is gilt design around rims with black dots.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG07.4.21a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Castel Durante
c.1540-1550
Object number: G83.1.328
