Cup and Saucer in the Sèvres Style
Manufacturer
Minton
(English, founded 1793)
Decorator
Thomas Kirby
(English, 1824-1890)
CultureEnglish
OriginStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Datec.1850-1855
MediumBone china with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G05.4.2a): 6.4 x 8.3 x 6.7 cm (2 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Overall (G05.4.2b): 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.)
MarkingsErmine mark in underglaze green
DescriptionMinton Sèvres-type cup and saucer with cupids, decorated with embossed gilt floral wreath framed panels featuring pink putti in various poses and pairs of opposing birds. The cup is of bute-form with a loop handle and is thinly potted. Both pieces have a gilt dentil rim design.
Credit LineGift of N. Robert Cumming
Object numberG05.4.2a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Minton
1862
Object number: G05.4.5
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1890-1910
Object number: G91.3.122.1-2
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1840-1850
Object number: G05.4.1.1a-b-.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Bow Porcelain Works
c.1765
Object number: G83.1.856.1-2
