Tall cylindrical form with sides tapering to narrow foot; C-scroll handle with scrolled molded decoration along edge; spearhead border along rim with en grisaille and gilt floral motif at center.
teacups
porcelain
enameling
gilding
grisaille
Teacup
Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),
Unknown
China
2 9/16 x 3 5/16 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler
1977.410.8
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