Cup and Saucer
1825-1842 (made)
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Cup and saucer of bone china, transfer-printed in blue with sprays of rose, thistle and shamrock, and decorated with gilt stars. The cup is decorated with reeding at intervals, and both pieces have an undulating edge.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Bone china with transfer-printed and gilt decoration |
| Brief description | Cup and saucer of bone china, transfter-printed in blue and painted in gold, Rockingham Ceramic Factory, England (Swinton), 1825-1842 |
| Physical description | Cup and saucer of bone china, transfer-printed in blue with sprays of rose, thistle and shamrock, and decorated with gilt stars. The cup is decorated with reeding at intervals, and both pieces have an undulating edge. |
| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Known as "Rockingham porcelain." |
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| Accession number | 3166&A-1901 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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