Teacup
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Company
(British)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1770-72
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions2 in. (5.1 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II
Object numberL2005.10.390A
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a teacup from a Worcester Teacup, Coffee Cup and Saucer set. Each piece is painted possibly at a later date in the manner of the 'Spotted Fruit Painter' with clusters of colorful fruit and foliage and with flitting insects, the rim with a wide and irregularly shaped apple-green border edged in rococo gilt scrollwork, and the cups with a simple loop handle. The teacup and saucer have crossed swords and numeral 9. Marks in under glaze-blue.ProvenanceHenry Clay Hofheimer, II
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1780-85
