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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 140, Factory Ceramics

Conical

Coffee Cup and Saucer
1929-1931 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup and saucer painted with a turquoise glaze, decorated with 'Inspiration Lily' pattern in blue, pink, yellow and orange. The inside of the cup is covered with gold leaf.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Coffee Cup
  • Saucer
Titles
  • Conical (manufacturer's title)
  • Inspiration Lily (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with metallic oxide glaze and underglaze painting
Brief description
Coffee cup and saucer, 'Conical' shape, 'Inspiratio Lily' pattern, earthenware painted with metallic oxide glaze and underglaze painting, designed by Clarice Cliff, made by Newport Pottery Co. Ltd. (part of A. J. Wilkinson Ltd.), Burslem, 1929-1931
Physical description
Cup and saucer painted with a turquoise glaze, decorated with 'Inspiration Lily' pattern in blue, pink, yellow and orange. The inside of the cup is covered with gold leaf.
Gallery label
Coffee cup and saucer, ‘Conical’ shape, ‘Inspiration Lily’ pattern England, Staffordshire, 1929–31 Designed by Clarice Cliff, made by Arthur J. Wilkinson Ltd Earthenware, with painted decoration Museum no. C.173&A-1977. Given by an anonymous donor(5/3/14)
Credit line
Given by an anonymous donor
Production
Newport Pottery Co. Ltd., part of A. J. Wilkinson Ltd.
Collection
Accession number
C.173&A-1977

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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