Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1758
MediumPhosphatic (bone ash) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1112.1): 7.3 x 10.5 x 8.6 cm (2 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Overall (G83.1.1112.2): 2.5 x 13.5 cm (1 x 5 5/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChelsea cup and saucer, the cup has an addition of an elaborately scrolled handle picked out in puce and gilding. The cup and saucer have a pale yellow ground on which the puce coloured naturalistic flowers and sprigs are painted directly. Gilt edged rims.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1112.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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