Cup and Saucer
ca. 1800 (manufactured)
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Cup and saucer of soft-paste porcelain. Both pieces are decorated with a border of roses in natural colours on a black band between two laurel wreaths. The handle of the cup is decorated with gilt foliage.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer of soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt, Derby Porcelain Factory, Engalnd (Derby), ca. 1800 |
| Physical description | Cup and saucer of soft-paste porcelain. Both pieces are decorated with a border of roses in natural colours on a black band between two laurel wreaths. The handle of the cup is decorated with gilt foliage. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'D' surmounted by a crown and crossed batons and six dots (Maker's mark painted (overglaze) in mauve on underside of both pieces) |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Production | Impressed marks were used at Derby from ca. 1787-1788. |
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| Accession number | 3027&A-1901 |
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| Record created | August 14, 2008 |
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