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Mug
Worcester Porcelain Factory, Robert Hancock
1759-1765
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
1958.0732
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0732
Object Name
Mug
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Possible maker); Robert Hancock (Possible engraver)
Place of Origin
Worcester; Worcestershire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1759-1765
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Label with red print: "GUITEL MONTAGUE/ 579 MADISON AVE., N.Y./ GUARANTEED GENUINE" and black writing: "WORCESTER/ circa 1755."
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
- Military
- Naval history
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Printed
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
3.3 (H) x 3.7 (L) x 2.6 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.3 (H) x 9.4 (L) x 6.5 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Cook, Cyril. 1953 The Life and Work of Robert Hancock.
• Illustration of and information on prints: Item 15Book: Handley, Joseph M. & Spero, Simon. 1991 18th Century English Transfer-Printed Porcelain and Enamels.
• Illustrations of a related mug: p. 21Book: 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.