Worcester Coffee Cup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Company
(British)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1778-80
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II
Object numberL2005.10.238
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a Worcester coffee cup (A) and saucer (B) painted in Chinese export style in rose, purple, iron-red, blue, yellow, and turquoise with a floral cluster within a gilt foliate roundel surrounded by floral sprays and sprigs. The gilt-edged rim has a pale pink border decorated with purple dotted trelliswork and demi-blossoms and is edged in gilt scrolls.ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1780-85
