Cup and Saucer
ca. 1820-1825 (made)
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Coffee cup and saucer of bone china ('London shape'), painted in underglaze blue and gilded. Both pieces are decorated with a border formed of gilt flowers in blue compartments connected by chains which enclose gilt floral sprays.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Bone china painted in underglaze blue and gilded |
Brief description | Coffee cup and saucer, bone china painted in underglaze blue and gilded, Davenport & Co., Longport, Staffordshire, ca. 1820-1825 |
Physical description | Coffee cup and saucer of bone china ('London shape'), painted in underglaze blue and gilded. Both pieces are decorated with a border formed of gilt flowers in blue compartments connected by chains which enclose gilt floral sprays. |
Marks and inscriptions | '554' (In brown
Pattern number 554 was introduced soon after1820) |
Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
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Accession number | 2551&A-1901 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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