Rare Worcester Coffee Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Company
(British)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1768-70
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II
Object numberL2005.10.140
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a rare Worcester coffee cup (A) and saucer (B), both painted in sea-green and gilding with a flowering prunus branch and scattered sprigs, the interior of the gilt-edged rim with a floral meander border. The saucer is marked in undegerglaze blue with crossed swords and a numeral 9.ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1775-80
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1775-80
