Teacup

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Teacup

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.1223

Description

White, glazed, gold-rimmed, porcelain teacup having an even curve to the point just at bottom where it comes down to make the base. Decorated with gold bands, a 1/8" wide band over a narrower band at rim and a single narrow band at base. The half-heart shaped handle does not extend above the rim and is covered with gold on the outside.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Charles Ahrenfeldt

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1900 - 1991 Date made: r. 1900 - 1991

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

On bottom in green: "C. Ahrenfeldt Limoges for Lewis & Conger NEW YORK" Also in green: a "C" intertwined with an "A" over "FRANCE" and an illegible word. Sketch in file.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-7/8 in

Diameter

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. (4.8 x 8.9 cm)

Material

Porcelain

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.93.1222 - Teacup - Part of set MP.93.1224 - Teacup - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

one of three

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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