Pair of coffee cups and saucers, London shape

Manufacturer Minton (English, founded 1793)

OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Datec.1824-1830

MediumBone china, yellow enamel, and gold.

DimensionsOverall (G91.3.63.1.1): 7.6 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm (3 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.) Overall (G91.3.063.1.2): 2.6 x 14.7 cm (1 x 5 13/16 in.) Overall (G91.3.63.2.1): 7.6 x 10.8 x 8.9 cm (3 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.) Overall (G91.3.63.2.2): 2.6 x 14.7 cm (1 x 5 13/16 in.)

MarkingsCups are unmarked. Number 618 painted overglaze in gilt on the bottom of saucers

DescriptionLondon shaped cups and saucers with scalloped rim and high ring handle and top spur in modified London shape. Its decoration inside shows a rich lemon yellow border ground with gilt geometric-lines overlay in gilt. The saucer has straight angled sides which flare at top, scalloped rim and decoration to match the cup. There is a large floral star in centre of the saucer.

Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming

Object numberG91.3.63.1.1-2-2.1-2

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

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