Teacup and Saucer
MakerMade by
Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot
French, founded 1902
RetailerSold by
Mellen & Hewes Co.
American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Katherine Louisa Lord
American, 1853 - 1938
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary Frances Lord
American, 1850 - 1938
Datemid 1930s
MediumMold-formed porcelain with overglaze gilding and enamels in red, green, and pink
DimensionsComponent (height x width including handle x depth of teacup): 1 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 4in. (4.8 x 12.4 x 10.2cm)
Component (diameter of saucer): 5 1/2in. (14cm)
Component (diameter of saucer): 5 1/2in. (14cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mary F. Lord and Katherine L. Lord
DescriptionRound, porcelain teacup (.a) and saucer (.b) with overglaze gilding and enamels in red, green, and pink. Both are decorated in a similar manner starting at the foot of the teacup and the center of the saucer. Both are surrounded by a border of gilded filigree, then a field of red enamel with gilded flowers, leaves, and vines over the red. Then comes a background of white porcelain which is divided into four panels by a tapered band of green enamel ending in scallops of gilding. Each of the four panels is decorated with clusters of pink enamel flowers with green leaves. A final dusting of gold enamel decorates the rim of both the teacup and saucer. The teacup has an additional border of gold filigree on the inside of the rim, as well as a gilded handle. Some of the gilding has worn off the rim of both teacup and saucer, the handle, and a line of gilding where the rim of the saucer meets the slight depression that holds the teacup.
Object number1938.24.70a-b
MarkingsUnderglaze, green, printed mark found on the bottom of both the teacup and saucer, "G. D. A./ FRANCE". Overglaze, red, printed mark found on the bottom of both the teacup and saucer, "G. D. A./ LIMOGES" inside a wreath with "THE MELLEN&HEWESCo./ HARTFORD.CONN" below.
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