Description
Heading : Lowestoft Porcelain Feeding Cup
Date : 1770-1780
Period : George III
Marks :None
Origin :Lowestoft. Suffolk
Colour :Blue and white
Pattern : Blue transfer printed Rose and mixed flower spray with butterfly
Features :Loop handle and slender tapering spout
Condition : Some stainng to tip of spout otherwise Good
Restoration :None
Dimensions : Height 8cms and 14cms from top of handle to tip of the spout
Weight : 190 grams
Reference
For a Feeding cup of identical form and decoration See: Lowestoft Porcelain in Norwich Castle Museum. Smith S. page 131 and page14. page lower plate
Victoria and Albert Museum Reference C.361-1924
English Blue and White Porcelain- Bernard Watney plate 78c
We do not know if this was intended to feed an infant or an invalid. however. we would advocate the former. the spout is narrow. any solids even in broth would block this.
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