Ceramics
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Maker)
Robert Hancock (Possible engraver and printer)
Worcester, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1755-1770
Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze
Molded, Printed
1958.0711
Object Number1958.0711 |
Teabowl (Teacup)
Ceramics
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Maker)
1751-1852
Robert Hancock (Possible engraver and printer)
1726-10/14/1817
Worcester, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1755-1770
Tea Party
Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze
Molded, Printed
1.6 (H) , 2.9 (Diam)
4 (H) , 7.4 (Diam)
Text available soon.
[Book] Cook, Cyril. 1953 The Life and Work of Robert Hancock.
• Information on and illustrations of "The Tea Party": Item 105, "Garden Statuary": Item 45
[Book] Sandon, John. The Ewers-Tyne Collection of Worcester Porcelain at Cheekwood.
• Black-printed Tea Party on teabowl and coffeecup with arms of Wilson impaling Langton: p. 79, no. 46, c. 1760. Arms painted within printed cartouche. Also saucer.
[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.