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Cup: EC.30 & A-1942

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Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Hard paste porcelain cup and saucer, painted with insects in purple.
Marked on the cup with crossed swords in underglaze blue, and an anchor in purple enamel. The saucer is marked with crossed swords in underglaze blue.

Notes

History note: Purchased by L. C. G. Clarke from Filkins & Co, 9A Thurloe's Place SW7

Legal notes

Given by Louis Colville Gray Clarke

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1942-08-12) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1750

Components of the work

Mark composed of underglaze colour enamel
Saucer Diameter 12.1 cm Height 2.5 cm
Cup Diameter 7.6 cm Height 4.4 cm

Materials used in production

Paint
Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Painting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: crossed swords
  • Method of creation: In blue
  • Type: Factory mark
  • Text: anchor
  • Location: Cup
  • Method of creation: In purple
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: EC.30 & A-1942
Primary reference Number: 76935

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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