Coffee Cup and Saucer
ca. 1765 (made)
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Coffee cup and saucer of porcelain, transfer-printed in black enamel.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain transfer-printed in black enamel |
| Brief description | Coffee cup and saucer of porcelain, transfer-printed in black enamel, and engraved by Robert Hancock, Worcester porcelain factory, Worcester, ca. 1765. |
| Physical description | Coffee cup and saucer of porcelain, transfer-printed in black enamel. |
| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
| Object history | The engraving of 'The Tea Party', engraved by Robert Hancock, appears on pl. 84 of The Artist's Vade Mecum, 3rd edition, published in 1776 This cup and saucer were acquired separately by Lady Charlotte Schreiber, one piece from Solomon's, London, for £3 in July 1868, and the other as a gift from Sir Ivor Guest in February 1873 |
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| Other number | Sch. I 646&A - Schreiber number |
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| Accession number | 414:668/&A-1885 |
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| Record created | January 29, 2009 |
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