Cup and Saucer
first quarter of 19th century (made)
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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.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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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. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs Julia Anne Bonnor |
Object history | Decorated in imitation of Sèvres porcelain for the firm of Pérès. |
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Accession number | 371&A-1901 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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