Demitasse cups with gilded Greek Key border: Cylindrical cup on raised foot rim; C-scroll handle; decoration consists of gilt line at cup rim, elongated gilt Greek key pattern close to cup rim, gilt line at foot rim on white glazed ground, gilt circlet around bottom interior of cup, black handle with gilt band (1/4") at top and gilt line on drop.
Note: Accompanies MP.1455-.1464 (saucers).
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1868 - 1899
Date made: r. 1868 - 1899
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Mark transfer-printed in purple on base: "DOUBLE GILDING" enclosed within a rectangle.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Bottom diameter 1 1/4"
Height
2 in
Width
3-7/8 in
Diameter
2-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 2 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/8 in. (5.1 x 9.8 x 5.4 cm)
Material
Porcelain, Gilt
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
MP.87.1453 - Demitasse cup - Part of set
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MP.87.1446 - Demitasse cup - Part of set
MP.87.1447 - Demitasse cup - Part of set
MP.87.1448 - Demitasse cup - Part of set
MP.87.1445 - Demitasse cup - Part of set
MP.87.1449 - Demitasse cup - Part of set
MP.87.1450 - Demitasse cup - Part of set
MP.87.1454 - Demitasse cup - Part of set
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.
Note Type
General Note
Note
One of 10
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Warming Kitchen, First Floor