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Cup and saucer: C.185 & A-1918

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Maker(s)

Production: Saxon Porcelain Manufactory

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Notes

History note: Unknown before donor, Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA

Measurements and weight

Cup height 2 in; w. 2 5/8 in Saucer height 1 in; diameter 4ΒΌ in

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Place(s) associated

  • Potschappel ⪼ Saxony ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Late#
1872 - 1899

Note

The Saxon Porcelain Factory at Potschappel was founded in 1872 by Carl Thieme

Components of the work

Decoration composed of ground colour ( turquoise)

Materials used in production

Glaze
Hard-paste porcelain

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: T over X
  • Location: On base of ADD
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Factory mark
  • Text: 53
  • Location: On base of cup
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Number

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.185 & A-1918
Primary reference Number: 72752
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 June 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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