Caudle cup
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1750 - 1770
Materials
Porcelain
Place of origin
Chelsea
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11533.1
Summary
One of a pair of Chelsea porcelain caudle cups, one side decorated with pear, damsons, apricots and leaves, the reverse side with blackberries, plums and peach. The inside is undecorated. Pine cone moulding on body of cup. Cup has been damaged and repaired. Red anchor mark on base. Lid decorated with redcurrants, plums, raspberries and peach.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769), potter