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Teacup and Saucer

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-5740

Description

Hemispherical shape, fluted walls. All feature a white ground with a gilt band of stippled reserves separated by diagonal stripes; stylized motif within each reserve. 7a-13a and 1b-20 also have a floral sprig at their center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
saucers (plates)
porcelain
Porcelain
TEACUP AND SAUCER

Inscription

""G"" on back of several saucers.

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

2.25 (H), 3.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.971.11AB

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