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Cup

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

The cup has gilt loop handle. Painted in English style with a hilly landscape with river and trees (described on the base as 'Near Eyam. Derbysh.' in red), within an oval gilt wreath, on a vermilion ground; wavy band and gilt line border above, and gilt line at the foot.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in enamels and gilded
Brief description
Cup, porcelain painted in enamels and gilded, Rue de Crussol porcelain manufacturer, Paris, France, early 19th century
Physical description
The cup has gilt loop handle. Painted in English style with a hilly landscape with river and trees (described on the base as 'Near Eyam. Derbysh.' in red), within an oval gilt wreath, on a vermilion ground; wavy band and gilt line border above, and gilt line at the foot.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.7cm
  • Diameter: 8.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'B.C.P.I' in underglaze blue
  • 'Near Eyam. Derbysh.' in red on the base
Credit line
Given by Lt. Col. Kenneth Dingwall, DSO
Subject depicted
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.740-1917

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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