CUP

CH1979.605

Very faint tinge of green in glaze. Footed, base scalloped and gilded. Indentation around body outside, with gilded band above. Rim scalloped and gilded. Pattern inside: Two bands of yellow-fawn wash, edge decorated with "rope" design. Hand-painted flowers between, in red, yellow, orange etc. Large raised handle. Crown mark printed on base in under-glaze purple. Mark of John Ridgway & Co., Shelton, Hanley, 1830-55. This is the shortened version of the Royal Arms mark used on cups. Ref. Godden, Encyclopaedia, page 534, number 3258a, illustrated plate 5. Cup shape characteristic of Ridgway. Illustrated in Godden, British Pottery & Porcelain, 1966, page 275, number 481. Nairn number C \ 40.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1979.605
Accession Date: 16 Nov 1979

Material

Porcelain/Ceramic

porcelain

Measurement

diameter50mmbase
diameter95mmtop
height72mm

 

 

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