Teacup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1812-1814
MediumBone china with underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G91.3.43.1): 5.8 x 10 x 8.2 cm (2 5/16 x 3 15/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Overall (G91.3.43.2): 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
MarkingsCrossed Ls, M and 678 in overglaze blue.
DescriptionBute shape teacup and saucer with small ring handle. It has a cobalt blue ground underglaze with Rococo shaped reserves painted with flowers and leaves. It has gilded leaves and cornucopia over ground, as well as a gilt handle. The saucer has convex curving sides, foot ring, and has same decoration as the cup.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG91.3.43.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1796-1816
Object number: G91.3.42.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1896-1816
Object number: G91.3.30.1-2
