Teacup

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

996.72.1 Front

996.72.1 Front

Name/Title

Teacup

Entry/Object ID

996.72.1

Description

The teacup is blue-printed and the cup is an upside down bell-shape.. The cup has an s-shaped curvedfluted design running from the top to the bottom of the teacup. The main scene is the same on the front as on the back and has a river with a sailboat sailing down it. There are 4 children walking by the river side. There is a field in the background with various windmills in the distance. There is a large building (town hall) in the centre with a windmill to the left. In between the scene on the front and back are flowers which cascade down like a bridal bouquet. The handle is a half-hearted shape. The handle has a criss-cross pattern running down it. Inside the teacup is a flower arrangement with a large flower and 2 small panies with leaves and buds coming out the sides. The bottom is 4 2/10 cm wide with "MADE IN ENGLAND" is engraved in framing a oval shape.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

England

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Top Diameter= 8 8/10 cm Bace Diameter= 4 2/10 cm Height= 7 cm