Teacup

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Teacup

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.1025

Description

White porcelain teacup with a painted gold trim, tapered C-shaped affixed handle. Body is bowl-shaped with a slightly raised foot. Gilt paint covers exterior spine of handle. Thin line of gold around base of cup. Double line border around cup lip: Top line is thicker (1/8"); second line is thinner.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Charles Ahrenfeldt

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1859 - 1969

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Two marks: Light blue shield with stylized foliate border with inscription: "FRANCE/ CHARLES AHRENFELDT/ LIMOGES". Second mark: In green, "LEWIS & CONGER/ NEW YORK".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-7/8 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Diameter

3-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. (4.8 x 3.8 x 9.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Bottom

Diameter

1-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Material

Porcelain, Gilt

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.93.1026 - Teacup - Part of set MP.93.1027 - Teacup - Part of set MP.93.1028 - Teacup - Part of set MP.93.1029 - Teacup - Part of set MP.93.1030 - Teacup - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of 10; Cross reference: Identical patterns, teacups and saucers - MP.93.892-.901 MP.93.946-.954 MP.93.982-.993 MP.93.1026-.1030

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Warming Kitchen, First Floor