Teacup and Saucer
MakerMade by
Laviolette
(French, 1896 - 1905)
DecoratorDecorated by
Elite Works
(French, about 1875-1920)
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumMold-formed hard paste porcelain with gilding and overglaze enamels in green, gold, light purple, and blue
DimensionsComponent (height x width including handle x depth of teacup): 2 x 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (5.1 x 10.5 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mary F. Lord and Katherine L. Lord
DescriptionRound, hard paste porcelain teacup (.a) with gilding and hand-painted overglaze enamels in green, gold, light purple, and blue. There is a slightly raised decoration in the shape of scrolls decorating the rim and sides. The applied decoration is divided into two horizontal sections by a gilded border running around the middle of the teacup. This border consists of a solid line above a scalloped line. Between the scallops are diamond-shapes which connect to short vertical lines that descend below the scalloped line. Below this border, yellow, blue, pink, and light purple flowers are hand-painted on green vines. A thin line of gilding is applied to the foot of the teacup. Above the border, the teacup is painted green; the enamel fades from darker green at the rim to a lighter green near the border. Gilded flowers are hand-painted on top of the green enamel. There is a line of gilding applied at the rim, with a dusting of gilding falling about one eighth of an inch down the inside and outside of the rim. Finally, the teacup has a gilded, molded and applied handle.
The accompanying saucer (.b) was not located at the time of cataloging.
The accompanying saucer (.b) was not located at the time of cataloging.
Object number1938.24.56a-b
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