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1953

  • We acquired this object.

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Cup and Saucer Cup And Saucer

This is a Cup and saucer. It was manufactured by Doccia Porcelain Factory. It is dated ca. 1870–1900 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Georgiana L. McClellan. It is credited Bequest of Georgiana L. McClellan.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 5.7 x 7.5 x 6 cm (2 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/8 in.) H x diam. (b): 2 x 11.4 cm (13/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside of cup: [1] crowned "N", painted in underglaze blue (manufactory mark) [2] "409", printed on rectangular label Underside of saucer: [1] crowned "N", painted in underglaze blue (very faint; manufactory mark) [2] "409", printed on rectangular label

It is signed

Not signed

It is inscribed

None

Cite this object as

Cup and Saucer Cup And Saucer; Manufactured by Doccia Porcelain Factory (Italy); hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold; H x W x D (a): 5.7 x 7.5 x 6 cm (2 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 2 3/8 in.) H x diam. (b): 2 x 11.4 cm (13/16 x 4 1/2 in.); Bequest of Georgiana L. McClellan; 1953-17-83-a,b

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