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Cup and saucer: C.187 & A-1918

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory

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Description

Hard-paste porcelain cup and saucer of a creamy white colour only. Decorated with applied floral reliefs.

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin

Place(s) associated

  • Meissen ⪼ Saxony ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
1800 - 1899

Note

Attribution doubtful

Components of the work

Saucer Height 2.9 cm Length 12.7 cm
Cup Height 5.1 cm Length 7 cm

Materials used in production

Hard-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.187 & A-1918
Primary reference Number: 72786
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 May 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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