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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Cup and Saucer

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

Cup and saucer of porcelain painted in colours and gilded on a bleu de roi ground. With medallions with portraits and the names in gold letters on the bottom. The medallions are surrounded by jewelled borders and are connected by festoons.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cups
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in colours and gilded
Brief description
Cup and saucer of porcelain painted in colours and gilded, France, first quarter of 19th century
Physical description
Cup and saucer of porcelain painted in colours and gilded on a bleu de roi ground. With medallions with portraits and the names in gold letters on the bottom. The medallions are surrounded by jewelled borders and are connected by festoons.
Marks and inscriptions
  • Double 'L' enclosing 'I'
  • 'Soiron' (In blue, the name of the decorator)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mrs Julia Anne Bonnor
Object history
Decorated in imitation of Sèvres porcelain for the firm of Pérès.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
371&A-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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