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Mug
Worcester Porcelain Factory, Robert Hancock
1757-1762
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Worcester; Worcestershire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1973.0237
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer
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Object Number
1973.0237
Object Name
Mug
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Possible maker); Robert Hancock (Possible engraver and printer)
Place of Origin
Worcester; Worcestershire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1757-1762
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Exterior- lower left of "Military Trophies"
Inscription: "RH Worcester" printed in black
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- King of Prussia
- Monarchs and nobility
- Government
- Frederick II
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Printed
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
5.6 (H) x 5.7 (L) x 4.4 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.3 (H) x 14.4 (L) x 11.2 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Grigsby, Leslie B. 2005 British Earthenware and Porcelain in Eighteenth Century America, in Gray, Jonathan. 2005. Welsh Ceramics in Context. 2. 71-91.
• Published: p. 87, pl. 4.22Book: Handley, Joseph M. & Spero, Simon. 1991 18th Century English Transfer-Printed Porcelain and Enamels.
• Related tankard illustrated: pp. 10- 11Book: Cook, Cyril. 1953 The Life and Work of Robert Hancock.
• Illustrations of and information on prints: Items 31 and 56Book: 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.