Teacup
Dateca. 1805
Artist/Maker
Derby Porcelain Manufactory
1750-1784
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.Inscription(s)NoMark(s)Hand-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
ca. 1805