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Cup and saucer: C.146 & A-1918

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Swansea

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain cup and saucer, with moulded borders of basket pattern and oblique fluting. Gilt flowers and gilt edges.

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1918-08-28) by Griffin, Ralph, MA, FSA

Dating

19th Century
1814 - 1820

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gold
Saucer Diameter 5 1/2 in Height 1 1/8 in
Cup Height 2 1/8 in Length 4 in

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Moulding : Soft-paste porcelain, moulded, glazed, and gilt
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Swansea
  • Method of creation: In red enamel
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.146 & A-1918
Primary reference Number: 41141

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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