Object Number 1958.0743

Object Name

Saucer

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Worcester Porcelain Factory (Maker)
1751-1852

Robert Hancock (Engraver)
1726-10/14/1817

Place of Origin

Worcester, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1760-1770

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Signature; Lower right corner of print; "RH. Worcester" below an anchor printed in black

Materials

Porcelain (soft-paste); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Printed

Dimensions (inches)

0.9 (H) , 4.9 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2.4 (H) , 12.4 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Cook, Cyril. 1953 The Life and Work of Robert Hancock.
• "Milkmaids" illustrated and described: Item 73
[Book] Handley, Joseph M. & Spero, Simon. 1991 18th Century English Transfer-Printed Porcelain and Enamels.
• Illustrations of related cup and saucer: p. 99
[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.