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Factory: Chelsea-Derby Porcelain Factory
Soft-paste porcelain chocolate cup with cover and saucer, decorated with flowers in polychrome onglaze enamels.
History note: Unknown before donor, Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson, Bournemouth
Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson
Method of acquisition: Given (1932-10-14) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs
18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Chelsea-Derby Period
Production date:
circa
AD 1775
This cup was accessioned as a chocolate cup, and may have been used for that purpose, but comparable cups were produced by the Derby factory as caudle cups.
Decoration
composed of
enamels
( polychrome)
Saucer
Diameter 5 3/4 in
Height 1 1/2 in
Cup And Cover
Height 5 1/4 in
Width 5 in
presumed lead
Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain
Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain, decorated with flowers in polychrome onglaze enamels
Accession number: C.85 & A & B-1932
Primary reference Number: 131425
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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