ManufacturerManufactured by
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory(English, established 1751)English, established 1751
ArtistDecoration attributed to the atelier of
James Giles(English, 1718–1780)English, 1718–1780
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Teacup and Saucer
Datec. 1765–1768
Made inWorcester, England
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
Dimensions.1, Teacup: 1 3/4 × 3 5/8 × 2 7/8 in. (4.4 × 9.1 × 7.4 cm)
.2, Saucer: 15/16 × 4 7/8 in. diameter (2.4 × 12.4 cm)
.2, Saucer: 15/16 × 4 7/8 in. diameter (2.4 × 12.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, museum purchase funded by Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number92.446.1,.2
Not on view
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Department
RienziObject Type
Exhibition History“Celebrating Spring: Porcelain in Bloom in the Rienzi Collection,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rienzi, March 1–June 29, 2014.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Labeled on verso of saucer, blue ink on white stickers; half-circle: "GUARANTEED/ GENUINE/ ALBERT AMOR"; Circle: "ALBERT AMOR LTD/ THE/ ELEGANT/ PORCELAIN/ OF/ JAMES/ GILES/ 1983 EXHIBITION" In black ink on this label: "15"
Marked by crossed underglaze blue swords and the number "9" on the base of the teacup.
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Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1781
Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilding
2019.10.A,.B
