Untitled
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
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10041.2.4
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 man standing in a river with a fishing rod on the front and a seated man fishing on the back. Marked on base with the title of the scene: FISHING. Also marked: Royal Chelsea / ENGLISH BONE CHINA / MADE IN ENGLAND / REPRODUCTION OF / BEWICK / WOOD ENGRAVING. Also marked in gold 723A.
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
'FISHING' / Royal Chelsea / ENGLISH BONE CHINA / MADE IN ENGLAND / REPRODUCTION OF / BESWICK / WOOD ENGRAVING. ( Freehand numbering on base, in gold paint 723A ).
Makers and roles
The New Chelsea China Co. Ltd, Longton, ceramic manufacturer