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Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1834-1848

GUSN

GUSN-36605

Description

Light blue w/ wide border (scalloped edge) of sprigs of flowers on ground of barely visible bands of ovals and waves; scene of two cows near gates to country house w/ towers inside inner border of pinwheels and sprigs of tiny flowers; handleless cup. A= Cup B= Saucer

Details

Descriptive Terms

saucers (plates)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Dish, Eating
Saucer
Saucer

Inscription

Printed on bottom of saucer: ""Park Scenery/ G. PHILLIPS/ LONGPORT"" Impressed on bottom of cup: 4 open squares arranged in square-like formation.

Additional Identification Number

1934.498ab

Maker

Phillips, George (Maker)

Location of Origin

Longport, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

1 1/4 (H), 6 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Isaac Sprague

Accession Number

1934.498.1

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