Teacup and Saucer
Object NameTeacup and Saucer
Manufacturer
Meissen
(German, founded 1710)
Date19th century
OriginGermany
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions***Teacup: 2 1/2 × 2 5/8 in. (6.4 × 6.7 cm)
Saucer: 1 1/16 × 5 1/8 in. (2.7 × 13 cm)
Teacup: Ht 1/8 (0.3) Di 1 1/2 (4.0) Saucer: Ht 1/8 (0.3) Di 3 1.8 (8.0)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Ceramics
Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object number2.6.47ab
Status
Not on viewCollections
CultureGerman
MarkingsTeacup:Cross-swords in underglaze blue - Meissen trademark. These have been tampered with, the transparent glaze is ground off in middle of insignia. l8 impressed into base. Numbers in gold enamel, gilder's mark (22 is evident on matching saucer).
Saucer: The Meissen trademark of cross-swords. 22 in gold-enamel-gilder's mark. "16" impressed into base.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
Object Name: Covered Cup and Saucer
C. M. Hutschenreuther
c. 1876-1887
Object number: 2.6.89abc
Object Name: Sauce tureen, Lid for sauce tureen, and Stand for covered tureen
Meissen
19th century
Object number: 2.6.49abc
Object Name: Tureen, lid and plate stand
Royal Vienna
19th century
Object number: 2.6.65abc
Object Name: Cup, lid and saucer
Samson, Edme et Cie
19th century
Object number: 2.7.14abc
Object Name: Beaker and Beaker Lid
Meissen
19-20th century
Object number: 2.6.54ab
