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Custard cup: C.177 & A-1918

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Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain painted in enamels. Decorated with flowers in colours. The cover has a modelled flower with applied leaves as a knob.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA

Measurements and weight

Height: 8.3 cm
Width: 8.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1775

School or Style

Rococo

Materials used in production

Enamel
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: crossed swords and an asterisk, with a dot on the rim
  • Method of creation: In blue
  • Type: Factory mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.177 & A-1918
Primary reference Number: 72589

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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