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Teacup

Dateca. 1805

Artist/Maker Derby Porcelain Manufactory (1750-1784)

OriginEngland, Derbyshire, Derby

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsOH: 1 7/8", OD: 4 5/8" with handle, D: 3 5/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1995-69,A

DescriptionSoft-paste porcelain cup with a circular base and straight flaring sides with an angular handle. The exterior of the cup and saucer are overglaze, hand-painted with a scattered playing card decoration on a black ground. The interior of the cup and handle is richly gilded. There is a narrow band of gilding on the exterior at the rim and foot.
InscribedNo
MarkingsHand-painted crown, over a crossed batons with six dots, over a script "D" in red-orange.

According to F. Brayshaw Gilhespy, DERBY PORCELAIN, 39, this mark appeared between 1782-1811.

ProvenancePurchased from: Hunter & Margolin Antiques

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