Teacup
John Aynsley and Sons Ltd
Category
Ceramics
Date
circa 1900
Materials
Glazed and gilded bone china
Measurements
70 x 80 x 80 mm
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Tredegar, Newport
NT 1552954.6
Summary
Teacup. A bone china teacup with pink and green rose, thistle and shamrock design, c1900. The sides of the cup are concave with scalloped rim and gilt edges. Gilding also decorates scrolled handles and the base. Part of a tea service consisting of six saucers, six teacups, seven plates, a milk jug and sugar bowl. Manufactured by John Aynsley & Sons (Ltd.).
Provenance
Donated to Newport Museums and Galleries by Mr and Mrs Burton in 1983. On loan to the National Trust from Newport Museums and Galleries.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of base.: [crown]/AYNSLEY [text on scroll]/ENGLAND Underside of base.: 12950E/7 [red]
Makers and roles
John Aynsley and Sons Ltd, ceramic manufacturer