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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-203748

Description

Circular ceramic saucer with transfer printed decoration of green and brown leaves. Circular depression in center of saucer for teacup. Teacup was not found.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
ceramic (material)
Saucer

Inscription

"FRENCH/SAXON/CHINA/U.S.A./BREEZE/2926-S-58/22 KT. GOLD" (French/Saxon/China printed inside a shield under knight's helm, sword, and axe. The remaining text is printed underneath the shield on four separate lines, gold ink)

Pattern

Breeze

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Maker

French Saxon China Company (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

3/4 (H), 5 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1686

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