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Bouillon Cup and Saucer

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-6135

Description

White bodied bouillon set has transfer printed pastel green band around rim with Greek key motif in darker green over band; gilded ring on each side of green band, and at cavetto; deep circular cups have two C-shaped gilded handles which split at spur ending in a V shape; circular saucers with cup rings.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bouillon cups
saucers (plates)
porcelain
transfer printing
key pattern
Porcelain
Transfer Printed
Greek Key
CUP AND SAUCER

Inscription

Stamped at bottom ""D + C/FRANCE/L. Bernardaud + Co./Limoges""

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Limoges, France

Dimensions

2.125 (H), 5.125 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1154.2AB

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