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Cauldon Ltd.: Hanley, Staffordshire (1905-62)

Set of cups and saucers c.1900

Porcelain | RCIN 53058

Set of cups and saucers

Cauldon Ltd.: Hanley, Staffordshire (1905-62)

Set of cups and saucers c.1900

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Description

A set of twenty-four pear shaped porcelain cups with loop handles decorated with feather rim in red on rim and handle and decorated on front in red with a transfer photograph taken by Queen Alexandra; saucer with scalloped rim, with similar streaks; photographs in centre of each plate.

Provenance

Part of a tea service decorated with photographs taken by Queen Alexandra.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Cauldon Ltd.: Hanley, Staffordshire (1905-62)
(porcelain manufacturer)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
(photographer)

Search the collection Mortlocks
(retailer)

Search the collection England
(nationality)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Porcelain

porcelain

transfer printed, painted
Groupings
Category
Ceramics
Object type(s)
containers
culinary containers
vessels for serving or eating
drinking vessels
cups
tea cups
dishes
plates
saucers

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