Cup and Saucer

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup and saucer of hard-paste porcelain painted in crimson. Moulded with fluting and painted with bouquets and detached floral sprigs.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cups
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Hard-paste porcelain painted in crimson and moulded
Brief description
Cup and saucer of hard-paste porcelain painted in crimson, Volkstedt porcelain factory, Thuringia, late 18th century
Physical description
Cup and saucer of hard-paste porcelain painted in crimson. Moulded with fluting and painted with bouquets and detached floral sprigs.
Marks and inscriptions
Crossed pitch forks (In blue enamel)
Credit line
Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.21&A-1915

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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