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Cup and saucer: C.451.1 & A-1928

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Production: Unidentified Staffordshire factory

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Description

Red stoneware, thrown and turned. The deep sided cup has a loop handle and stands on a footring. It has an imitation Chinese seal mark on its base. The circular saucer has deep curved sides and stands on a footring.

Notes

History note: London

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Circa 1765 - 1770

Note

One of five coffee cups and saucers bought together by Dr Glaisher (C.451.2 & A-1928, C.451.3 & A-1928, C.451.4 & A-1928 and C.451.5 & A-1928)

School or Style

Neoclassical

Components of the work

Saucer Diameter 12.5 cm
Cup Height 6.5 cm Width 9.5 cm
Both Parts

Materials used in production

Red dry-bodied stoneware

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: rectangular seal mark

  • Text: rectangle enclosing raised lines and curves, perhaps representing a plant
  • Location: On base of cup
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Factory mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.451.1 & A-1928
Primary reference Number: 75141
Old object number: 707
Old object number: 711
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 3 May 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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