Cup
Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur (K.P.M.)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1795
Materials
Ceramics, hard paste porcelain, gilding
Measurements
110 x 100 x 72 mm
Place of origin
Berlin
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Stourhead, Wiltshire
NT 730486.3.1
Summary
Cup, one of three, hard paste porcelain with gilding, Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur (K.P.M.), Berlin, Germany, 1795, from a tea service comprising: a covered coffee pot, a covered sugar bowl, three covered cups, three saucers, and an octagonal dish. Monogrammed 'HH' for Henry Hoare (probably Sir Henry Hugh Hoare, 3rd Bt (1762-1841)) and decorated with gilt bands. Base with sceptre makers mark in underglaze blue. The decoration is not common for Berlin wares, which were usually sold as blank or unpainted porcelain, and it is possible that it was decorated outside the factory, possibly in England.
Provenance
Listed in the ‘Inventory of Heirlooms at Stourhead directed to be taken by the Will of the late Sir Richard Colt Hoare Bart.’, 1838, in the China Cupboard, as ‘Set of Tea China marked H.H. consisting of one Honey Pot cover and stand Coffee pot and cover 4 coffee cups with handles covers and saucers.' Listed in the 'Inventory of Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, China, Plate, Pictures, Curios, and other effects on the premises of the mansion,' January 1908, in the Cabinet Room, as ‘One 5in. Sevres HAH white and gold hot milk jug and cover, 3 covered Sevres cups and saucers, HAH, one honey pot, HAH', one 6in. octagon dish, HAH.' Bequeathed by Sir Henry Hugh Arthur Hoare, 6th Bt (1865 – 1947), 1946.
Marks and inscriptions
Base: Sceptre in underglaze blue
Makers and roles
Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur (K.P.M.) , manufacturer