Cup
Meissen Porcelain Factory
Category
Ceramics
Date
1730
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
62 mm (Height); 78 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Meissen
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13540.4.2
Summary
One of five Meissen porcelain cups with crossed swords mark on base. Decorated with with hand painted flowers, one large pink, one large orange and forget-me-nots with yellow and pink sprays. Handle is two stranded crossed over. Gold rims to edge of cup. Possibly dated 1730. Chipped on lip of cup and cracked.
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
Meissen Porcelain Factory, potter