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On Display: House - Empire Hall
Coffee cup (Coffee can)
1817-1824
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.1600
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1600
Object Name
Coffee cup (Coffee can)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Date
1817-1824
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: Printed in black script letters: "Jonathan/ Russell./ esqr."
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: A script "J" is incised near the footrim
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Naval history
- Maritime
- Military
- War of 1812
- American market (French manufacture)
Materials
- Porcelain (hard-paste)
- Lime (alkaline) glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Printed
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
2.441 (H) x 3.13 (L) x 2.441 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.2 (H) x 7.95 (L) x 6.2 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Electronic: 03//2025 Leland Little Decorative Art Auction (online catalogue). Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales 03/13/2025 https://www.lelandlittle.com/items/564737/a-rare-porcelain-partial-dessert-service-heroes-from-the-war-of-1812?listId=214901
• 26-piece part dessert service displaying similar War of 1812 themes: March 14, 2025 sale, lot 5081, with detailed descriptions