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Cup and saucer: C.189 & A-1932

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Production: Kloster-Veilsdorf

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain cup and saucer. Both pieces have a green border with a gilt diaper. A group of musical instruments and flower sprigs decorate the centre of the saucer, and the outside of the cup.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1787

Components of the work

Saucer Diameter 12.7 cm Height 2.9 cm
Cup Height 4.1 cm Width 8.9 cm

Materials used in production

Gilt
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Gilding

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 'C' and 'V' crossing over each other.
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.189 & A-1932
Primary reference Number: 72813
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 11 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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