Object number
62/47/1-2
Description
This is a moustache cup and saucer. It has scalloped edges, and coloured decoration in light blue, red and gold on a white background. It has a mark reading 'Made in Germany' and a symbol with the letter 'R' marked on the underside. It belonged to the donor's father or grandfather.
Physical description
1 cup and saucer: porcelain; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'CUP AND SAUCER // [pencil sketch] // scalloped edges // coloured decoration in bright blue, red and gold (on white background) // mark on underneath of cup // 'Made in Germany' and symbol with letter 'R'? // cup: 8.5 x 9cm (height x diameter at top) // saucer: 16cm (diameter)', MERL Recording form – 'Additional information // Gentleman's Cravat. No ideas about this except that as it was wrapped up in tissue paper among my mother's treasures it may have belonged to either her father or her grandfather. If this is correct, it is over 100 years old. // Carving Set. Do not know how old this is but has carved daily for four generations. // Queen Victoria Glass. Belonged to my Father. Cracked when bombs fell on Reading. // Toy in Box. // This, plus some Brandy Snaps, was my first "fairing" from Banbury Fair October 1911. // Victorian "moustache" cup. Belonged either to my Father or his Father.'
Production place
Germany
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4351.tif - High resolution image