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Factory: Meissen Porcelain Factory
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.
History note: Purchased by L. C. G. Clarke from Filkins & Co, 9A Thurloe's Place SW7
Given by Louis Colville Gray Clarke
Method of acquisition: Given (1942-08-12) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1750
Mark
composed of
underglaze colour
enamel
Saucer
Diameter 12.1 cm
Height 2.5 cm
Cup
Diameter 7.6 cm
Height 4.4 cm
Accession number: EC.30 & A-1942
Primary reference Number: 76935
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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