Soucoupe trembleuse

Saucer
1777 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Saucer, deep well form. Ground of bleu nouveau; harbour scene decoration. Rim hole.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSoucoupe trembleuse (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Porcelain saucer, harbour scene decoration and bleu nouveau ground, Sèvres porcelain factory, France, 1777
Physical description
Saucer, deep well form. Ground of bleu nouveau; harbour scene decoration. Rim hole.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 15.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Interlaced 'L's with date letter 'Z' (Maker's mark in black enamel)
  • 'M' (Painter's mark for Morin in black enamel)
  • Musical sign for a sharp (?) (Mark in gold for Chauvaux l'ainé)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr John George Joicey
Subject depicted
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.629B-1919

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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