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Cup and Saucer

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

Cup and saucer of porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt, partly in the style of Japanese Imari ware; part of the breakfast service ordered by Lord Nelson on his visit to Messrs. Chamberlain's works at Worcester on August 27th, 1802. The cup has a loop handle. Both are divided up into compartments by vertical lines of dark blue. Three contain, respectively, a ducal coronet, a Viscount's coronet and the armorial crest of Lord Nelson. The remaining surfaces are painted with birds, chrysanthemums and other flowers in gold and colours in the style of Japanese Imari ware.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cup
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Cup and saucer of porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt, Chamberlain & Co., Worcester, early 19th century
Physical description
Cup and saucer of porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt, partly in the style of Japanese Imari ware; part of the breakfast service ordered by Lord Nelson on his visit to Messrs. Chamberlain's works at Worcester on August 27th, 1802. The cup has a loop handle. Both are divided up into compartments by vertical lines of dark blue. Three contain, respectively, a ducal coronet, a Viscount's coronet and the armorial crest of Lord Nelson. The remaining surfaces are painted with birds, chrysanthemums and other flowers in gold and colours in the style of Japanese Imari ware.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • '240' (In violet)
  • Transliteration
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Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Association
Collection
Accession number
3299&A-1901

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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