Coffee cup
The New Chelsea China Co. Ltd, Longton
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bone china porcelain
Measurements
59 mm (Height); 74 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
England
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10041.2.2
Summary
Bone china coffee cup, decorated with a gold rim and a gold line down handle. Decorated with two black and white countryside scenes depicting a seated man with a wooden leg and a dog on the front and a man walking on the back. Marked on base with the title of the scene: THE VAGRANT. Also marked: Royal Chelsea / ENGLISH BONE CHINA / MADE IN ENGLAND / REPRODUCTION OF / BEWICK / WOOD ENGRAVING. Also marked in gold 745A.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
''THE VAGRANT'' / Royal Chelsea / ENGLISH BONE CHINA / MADE IN ENGLAND / REPRODUCTION OF / BEWICK / WOOD ENGRAVING
Makers and roles
The New Chelsea China Co. Ltd, Longton, manufacturer