Cup
first half of 19th century (made)
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Coffee cup of porcelain transfer-printed in black, painted in enamels and gilded in the Chinese style. Expands upwards to the rim and has a curving loop handle. Painted outside with exotic birds and floral sprays. The inside has a gilt band round the rim and below this are three bouquets.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain transfer-printed in black, painted in enamels and gilded |
Brief description | Coffee cup of porcelain transfer-printed in black, painted in enamels and gilded, Spode Ceramic Works, Stoke-on-Trent, first half of 19th century |
Physical description | Coffee cup of porcelain transfer-printed in black, painted in enamels and gilded in the Chinese style. Expands upwards to the rim and has a curving loop handle. Painted outside with exotic birds and floral sprays. The inside has a gilt band round the rim and below this are three bouquets. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Spode' within a cartouche (Printed in black) |
Credit line | Given by Miss H.M. Gulson |
Object history | Part of a set of cups and saucers 597 to Q and S-1902. |
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Accession number | 597P-1902 |
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Record created | June 29, 2010 |
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