Cup and Saucer
early 19th century (made)
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Cup and saucer of porcelain. The cup has two angular handles, and the saucer a deep well. Painted with flowers and foliage in flat washes and bold lines of red, pink, green, blue and yellow.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in enamels |
Brief description | Cup and saucer, porcelain painted in enamels, made by William Billingsley, England (Torksey), early 19th century |
Physical description | Cup and saucer of porcelain. The cup has two angular handles, and the saucer a deep well. Painted with flowers and foliage in flat washes and bold lines of red, pink, green, blue and yellow. |
Credit line | Given by Mrs Georgina A. Grove |
Object history | Bought by the Rev. G. I. Atkinson, Rector of Kettlethorpe and Torksey in 1866, from a middle aged woman, whose father had worked under Billingsley before he moved from Torksey. (See letter pasted on the register for details) |
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Accession number | C.437&A-1920 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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