Teacup
Caughley Porcelain Works
Category
Ceramics
Date
1775 - 1799
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
65 x 35 mm
Place of origin
Broseley
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Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509463.1
Summary
Teacup of waisted form with moulded rim and shaped edge. French-style festoons incorporating rose-heads, slight sprig at the centre, gilt dentil edge. Paired with 509463.2 which has own record. Inscribed with “S” that is a printed mark in blue underglaze on underside. “CAUGHLEY BICENTENARY SHREWSBURY 1772-1972” on a gold printed label on the underside. Made circa 1775 - 1799 by the Caughley Porcelain Works.
Provenance
Made in Shropshire circa 1775 - 1799. Owned by Sir Arthur Paul Benthall (1902 – 1992). Accepted in lieu of tax by H.M. Government in March 1993 following the death of Sir Arthur Paul Benthall in 1992 and allocated to the National Trust for display at Benthall Hall.
Marks and inscriptions
On base: "CAUGHLEY / BICENTENARY / SHREWSBURY / 1772-1972" on a gold printed label On base: "S" that is a printed mark in blue underglaze
Makers and roles
Caughley Porcelain Works, maker