Ceramics
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Possible maker)
Robert Hancock (Possible engraver)
Worcester, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1757-1762
Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze
Thrown, Printed, Molded
1972.0121
Object Number1972.0121 |
Mug
Ceramics
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Possible maker)
1751-1852
Robert Hancock (Possible engraver)
1726-10/14/1817
Worcester, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1757-1762
1. Signature; Exterior- lower left of "Military Trophies"; "RH Worcester" printed in black below an anchor
2. Inscription; Exterior- below portrait; "1757/ KING of PRUSSIA"
3. Inscription; On flags of "Military Trophies"; "Resiberg/Prague/Collin", "Welham./Rossbach./Breslaw", "Neumark./Lissa./Breslaw"
King of Prussia; Monarchs and nobility; Government; Frederick II
Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze
Thrown, Printed, Molded
3.3 (H) , 3.5 (L) , 2.6 (Diam)
8.3 (H) , 9 (L) , 6.5 (Diam)
Text available soon.
[Article] Grigsby, Leslie B. 2005 British Earthenware and Porcelain in Eighteenth Century America, in Gray, Jonathan. 2005. Welsh Ceramics in Context. 2. 71-91.
• Illustration of a related object: p. 87, pl. 4.22
[Book] Handley, Joseph M. & Spero, Simon. 1991 18th Century English Transfer-Printed Porcelain and Enamels.
• Related tankard illustrated: pp. 10- 11
[Book] Cook, Cyril. 1953 The Life and Work of Robert Hancock.
• Illustrations of and information on prints: Items 31 and 56
[Book] Manchip, David. An Encyclopaedia of British Ceramic Painters, Gilders and Modellers.
• Brief biography of Robert Hancock (c. 1729-1816): pp. 164-5, discussing work at Battersea Enamel Factory, Worcester works, Bristol, and Caughley.