Cup and saucer (one of a pair)
Staffordshire, England
1820-1840
Measurements
Cup, 2-3/8 in x 3-5/8 in (dia); saucer, 1-1/4 in x 5-1/2 in dia)
Materials
Glazed enamel and pink luster on white earthenware
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation, anonymous gift
Accession Number
2023.19
Condition Notes
Cup 2023.19.2 is stained and has two stress cracks.
Comments
The pair of pink luster cups and matching saucers feature broad bands of stylized floral vines with single large leaves alternating with smaller clusters of flowers and leaves. Striping accents the cups and saucers. The cups, which flare at the rim, have no handles.
Pink lusterware was among the most popular of Staffordshire ceramics made for local consumption and for export. It was very popular in the United States.
