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Teacup: C.186 & A-1932

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Unknown

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Description

Porcelain teacup and saucer. Decorated with landscapes in brown-black, with gold scrollwork

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W. D. Dickson

Place(s) associated

  • Nymphenburg ⪼ Bavaria ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-10) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1765

Components of the work

Saucer Height 2.5 cm Width 13.3 cm
Cup Height 4.1 cm Width 9.2 cm

Materials used in production

Porcelain

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: the arms of Bavaria
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.186 & A-1932
Primary reference Number: 209181
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Audit data

Created: Monday 11 July 2016 Updated: Tuesday 18 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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