Teacup and Saucer
MakerMade by
Laviolette
French, 1896 - 1905
DecoratorDecorated by
Elite Works
French, about 1875-1920
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Katherine Louisa Lord
American, 1853 - 1938
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary Frances Lord
American, 1850 - 1938
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumMold-formed porcelain with gilding and overglaze enamels in green, yellow, grey, blue, purple, and orange
DimensionsComponent (height x width including handle x depth of teacup): 2 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 3 1/4in. (5.7 x 10.5 x 8.3cm)
Component (diameter of saucer): 5 7/8in. (14.9cm)
Component (diameter of saucer): 5 7/8in. (14.9cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mary F. Lord and Katherine L. Lord
DescriptionRound, porcelain teacup (.a) and saucer (.b) with gilding and overglaze enamels in green, yellow, grey, blue, purple, and orange. The teacup has a gilded rim with yellow enamel that fades to white at the bottom. Light grey leaves and flowers have been painted on the sides. The teacup has an additional decoration in the form of a small vignette that has been painted on the side to the right of the gilded handle. The scene shows a woman in a purple dress with a man in orange reclining to the left. The scene is surrounded by gilded scrolls.
The saucer has gilding applied to the feathered rim; inside the gilding is green enamel that fades to white in the center. Light grey leaves and flowers have been painted on the rim where the green fades to white.
The saucer has gilding applied to the feathered rim; inside the gilding is green enamel that fades to white in the center. Light grey leaves and flowers have been painted on the rim where the green fades to white.
Object number1938.24.61a-b
MarkingsBoth the teacup and saucer have the same two marks on the bottom:Green, printed, underglaze mark of "LIMOGES" over an arrow pointing left, over "FRANCE".
Red, overglaze, printed mark with "ELITE" over a shield with the initials "SM" and the bust of a person inside, and "LIMOGES/ FRANCE" below.
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