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Cup and Saucer, from a Miniature Tea Set Cup And Saucer, 19th–mid- 19th century

This is a cup and saucer. It was possibly by Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated 19th–mid- 19th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is porcelain (probably hard paste), gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (cup): 2.8 × 4.5 × 4 cm (15/16 × 1 3/4 × 1 9/16 in.) H x diam. (saucer): 1.3 × 7 cm (1/2 × 2 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside of saucer: [1] "X", incised

It is signed

Not signed

It is inscribed

None

Cite this object as

Cup and Saucer, from a Miniature Tea Set Cup And Saucer, 19th–mid- 19th century; Possibly by Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory; porcelain (probably hard paste), gold; H x W x D (cup): 2.8 × 4.5 × 4 cm (15/16 × 1 3/4 × 1 9/16 in.) H x diam. (saucer): 1.3 × 7 cm (1/2 × 2 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-55-a,b

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