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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Cup and Saucer

ca. 1825-1830 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tea cup and saucer of bone china, painted in enamels and gilded in imitation of Meissen porcelain. In the middle of each piece is a circular medallion containing a floral spray.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cups
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Bone china, painted in enamels and gilded
Brief description
Tea cup and saucer of bone china painted in enamels and gilded, possibly Spode Ceramic Works, probably Stoke-on-Trent, ca. 1825-1830
Physical description
Tea cup and saucer of bone china, painted in enamels and gilded in imitation of Meissen porcelain. In the middle of each piece is a circular medallion containing a floral spray.
Marks and inscriptions
'No. 1948' (In red)
Credit line
Given by Miss H. M. Gulson in memory of Mr J. Spode.
Production
cup shape dates from the 1820s.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
407&A-1899

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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