Cup with Cover
Artist
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
(French, founded 1756)
Artistdecorated by
Jean-Louis Morin
(French, 1732–1787)
Artistgilded by
Boulanger Le Père
(French, active 1754–1784)
Date1782
Mediumsoft paste porcelain
Dimensions9.8 x 7.2 cm (3 7/8 x 2 13/16 in.)
Overall1: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Overall1: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis Collection
Object number1940.218.1
DescriptionTrembleuse of bleu-du-roi ground. Cover and cup each have one reserve, all oval, of marine and harbor scenes. Border have gilt rinceaux. Gold band on the inside. Finial of the cover is a gilt apple with leaves. Crossed L having date letters EE(1782) (or possibly CC-1780). The letter M on the right for the painter of marine and military scenes Morin (active 1754-1787). Below the letter B for the gilder Boulanger Pere (act. 1754-1784). There is also a blue dot on the rim of the saucer.ProvenanceTheodore T. and Mary G. Ellis, Worcester, MA. Collection Paul Kron #11, 1926. Ellis Collection, 1940.
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