A Chelsea Gold Anchor Period Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer c1765

Description

Heading :  A Chelsea Gold Anchor Period Coffee Cup and Saucer
Date : 1758-1770
Period : George II and George III
Marks : Gold Anchor motif to both cup and saucer
Origin :Chelsea.London.England
Colour :Polychrome and gilt
Pattern :Random small flowers below a narrow band of turquoise. red berries and gilt medallions
Features : Gilt dentil to top rim and narrow blue band edged in gilt above foot rim of cup and the saucer foot rim
Condition :Good. A 22mm long hairline crack visible on the underside of the saucer has been cleaned stabilised and colour tinted at our request.
Restoration :None
Dimensions : Saucer 12.5cm diameter. cup 6.5cm height and 6.3cm diameter
Weight : 195 grams

Eric Knowles Comments

The decoration applied to this coffee cup and saucer displays an obvious French influence that echoes that of the Sevres manufactory which benefitted from the patronage of the monarchy and aristocracy during this period.