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Coffee cup: C.6.5 & A & B-1974

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Bone china coffee cup and saucer, painted underglaze in blue, and overglaze in red enamel, and gold wth an Imari style 'Japan' pattern. The cup has a pierced silver holder with a Rococo design on the sides, and a loop handle

Legal notes

Given anonymously

Place(s) associated

  • Derby ⪼ Derbyshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1974-06-06) by Anonymous

Dating

20th Century, Early#
Edward VI
Production date: circa AD 1906

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel ( red) gold blue
Holder composed of silver
Saucer Diameter 10.5 cm
Cup Diameter 4.5 cm Height 6 cm

Materials used in production

Glaze
Bone china

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6.5 & A & B-1974
Primary reference Number: 137202
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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