25/1939-23-8a

Collection

Ceramics

Brief description

Glazed porcelain tea cup from a tea service, in the 'Dragon' shape with a white ground decorated with a grey checked pattern, gilding, and a pink rose in the centre, manufactured by William Hilditch and Sons (or Hilditch and Hopwood) in Stoke-on-Trent, c.1830-1835.

Object name

cup
tea cup

Object number

25/1939-23-8a

Production organisation

Hilditch, William and Sons (manufacturer)

Production date

1825-1840 (manufactured)

Production place

Fenton (manufactured)

Period

Georgian (1714-1837)
Victorian (1837-1901)

Material

porcelain
pigment
glaze

Technique

transfer printed
glazed
glued
hand painted

Physical description

Cup with rose motif and gilding.

Dimensions

Height: 5.2cm
Height: 6.5cm
Diameter: 10.2cm
Width: 13cm

Website keywords

tea, coffee and chocolate drinking
serving drink