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Teacup and Saucer

Maker Mintons (British, c. 1793 - 1968)

Datec. 1806 - 1815

Mediumbone china

DimensionsCup: 2 1/4 × 3 1/4 inches (5.7 × 8.3 cm)
Saucer: 3/4 × 5 1/2 inches (1.9 × 14 cm)

MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the bottom in blue underglaze.

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Alida Harper Fowlkes.

Object numberOT1964.20.1.a-.b

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThe Minton pottery began in 1793 when Thomas Minton (1765–1836) founded his pottery factory in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England as "Thomas Minton and Sons", producing earthenware. He formed a partnership, Minton & Poulson, c.1796, with Joseph Poulson who made bone china from c.1798 in his neighboring pottery. When Poulson died in 1808, Minton carried on alone until 1816. He built a new pottery in 1824, working with his son Herbert, who succeeded his father upon his death in 1836. The Minton firm continued production under various names well into the 20th century.

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