Teacup and saucer with birds and sea-green ground
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Datec.1770-1772
MediumSoapstone porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G91.7.60.1): 4.7 x 10 x 8.5 cm (1 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Overall (G91.7.60.2): 1 x 5 1/4 in. (2.5 x 13.3 cm)
MarkingsMeissen-style crossed swords and '9.' in underglaze blue
DescriptionTeacup and saucer decorated with sea green ground border with three sections containing naturalistic birds. Painted in Giles workshop.
Credit LineThe Vernon W. Armstrong Collection
Object numberG91.7.60.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765-1768
Object number: G83.1.1163.1-2
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765
Object number: G91.7.46.1-2
Artist / Maker: Caughley China Manufactory
c.1775-1785, later decorated
Object number: G96.1.4.1-2
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1770-1772
Object number: G91.7.62.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1770
Object number: G91.7.59
Artist / Maker: James Giles
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.110
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765
Object number: G91.7.43
