Teacup and saucer with Giles-style purple-scale pattern
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Datec.1770-1772
MediumSoapstone porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G91.7.62.1): 5 x 8 x 10.1 cm (1 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 in.)
Overall (G91.7.62.2): 1 1/16 x 5 1/8 in. (2.7 x 13 cm)
MarkingsMeissen-style crossed swords and '9.' in underglaze blue
DescriptionCup and saucer in Sèvres shape, purple scale border with enamelled decoration of cut fruit and flowers. Painted in Gile's workshop.
Credit LineThe Vernon W. Armstrong Collection
Object numberG91.7.62.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1770
Object number: G91.7.59
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1770-1775
Object number: G91.7.61
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1770
Object number: G91.7.52.1-3
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1770-1772
Object number: G91.7.60.1-2
Artist / Maker: James Giles
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.110
