Miniature Teaset
ca. 1900 (made)
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This teaset, made by Gemma in around 1900, features the crest of The City of London as its main decoration on an otherwise plain cream ceramic set.
Little is known about Gemma, other than that it is a Czech company, founded in 1883.
Little is known about Gemma, other than that it is a Czech company, founded in 1883.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 7 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Glazed ceramic teaset. |
| Brief description | Miniature ceramic teaset on a tray, City of London, made in England by Gemma in about 1900 |
| Physical description | Cream ceramic souvenir teaset with a 'City of London' crest and gold detailing. |
| Content description | The crest of the City of London is featured, which includes the flag of England, two dragons and a armour helmet. |
| Credit line | Given by Margaret Caistor |
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| Summary | This teaset, made by Gemma in around 1900, features the crest of The City of London as its main decoration on an otherwise plain cream ceramic set. Little is known about Gemma, other than that it is a Czech company, founded in 1883. |
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| Accession number | B.296:1 to 8-2012 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2012 |
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