Joseph Machin Bute-Shaped Tea Cup and Saucer c1810

Description

Heading : Joseph Machin Bute-Shaped Tea Cup and Saucer c1810
Date : c 1810
Period : George III
Marks : iron-red pattern number reference ‘168.’ to both pieces
Origin : Burslem. England
Colour : red. green royal blue and gilt on white
Pattern : stylised sunflowers and extended leaves wiht additional gilt and royal blue floral medals

Features: footless cup with stighly ovoid ring handle; deep saucer
Condition : excellent; enamels flawless other than some wear to the gilt on the saucer rim; very small patch of under-glaze kiln spit to the underside of the cavetto. and tiny underglaze inclusions to the base of the cup
Restoration : none
Dimensions : cup 5.8 cm high – saucer 13.6 cm diameter
Weight : 212 grams