Teacup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
Date1760-1765
MediumPhosphatic (bone ash) soft-paste porcelain with underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (Saucer): 7/8 x 5 3/8 in. (2.2 x 13.7 cm)
Overall (Teacup): 2 7/16 x 4 1/8 x 3 1/16 in. (6.2 x 10.5 x 7.8 cm)
MarkingsAnchor in gold
DescriptionIn the French taste, plain saucer, the cup shape based on a Vincennes gobelet Herbert, c.1752 painted in colours with children masquerading as adults in the style of François Boucher in five petal shaped reserves on a gros bleu ground, gilt dentil rim and details with etched surfaces
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG13.12.6a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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