Saucer
Davenport Ltd (c.1793-1887)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1830 - 1869
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
25 mm (Height); 143 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Longport
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1145598.17
Summary
Saucer. The saucer is part of a 24-piece, Davenport, porcelain part tea service, made in the mid 19th Century, and painted with flower sprays in pink and gold. The part tea service comprises two teacups, four coffee cups and eighteen saucers. There is a label attached to the base of one of the coffee cups (item 6) with the inscription 'Cup used by HM Queen Mary, Aug.16th 1921'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the under-side of the base.: used by / H.M.Queen / Mary / aug 16, 1921
Makers and roles
Davenport Ltd (c.1793-1887), potter