Cup and Saucer
early 19th century (made)
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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
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| 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. |
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| Credit line | Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
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| Accession number | 3299&A-1901 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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