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Teacup and saucer with bird

Manufacturer (English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Datec.1775-1780
Mediumsoft-paste (bone ash) porcelain; overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G05.18.9a): 5 x 10 x 8.1 cm (1 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 3 3/16 in.)
MarkingsOpen crescent on cup and letter W on saucer in underglaze blue
DescriptionSaucer and cup with loop handle, painted in colours with a central reserve of an exotic bird by a tree, on a solid blue or gros bleu ground, and framed by gilt scroll and bead-and-reel borders.
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG05.18.9a-b
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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