Mug
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1752 - 1756
Materials
Paint on porcelain
Measurements
140 x 150 x 110 mm
Place of origin
Chelsea
Order this imageCollection
Greys Court, Oxfordshire
NT 195150
Summary
Large bell-shaped Chelsea mug, painted with large central bouquet and several detached sprays of flowers throughout within dark brown rim. Chelsea Porcelain Factory, Red anchor mark, 1752-1756.
Full description
Similar mug are described in the Chelsea porcelain factory sale catalogue, as on Tuesday, 25 March 1755, on the 14th day, lot 25 'Two quart, 2 pint and 2 half pint mugs in flowers'.
Provenance
Gifted to the National Trust by Sir Felix and Lady Elizabeth Brunner, along with Greys Court House and Estate, 1969.
Marks and inscriptions
Base: Red Anchor Mark Base: Old inventory number
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)