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Cup and Saucer

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup and saucer of porcelain painted in red and black. Painted with a Willow-wren on a tree stump before a wall and standing in water. Gilt edges.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cups
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in red and black and gilded
Brief description
Cup and saucer of porcelain painted in red and black, Pinxton Porcelain Factory, Pinxton, early 19th century
Physical description
Cup and saucer of porcelain painted in red and black. Painted with a Willow-wren on a tree stump before a wall and standing in water. Gilt edges.
Marks and inscriptions
  • '317' (In black)
  • 'The Willow Wren' (Inscribed under each piece)
Credit line
Given by Mrs D.B. Harden
Production
Painting is after Bewick
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.25&A-1943

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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