cup, coffee
attributed to: Samson, Edmé et Cie (French, estab. 1845, closed 1969)
circa 1840-1845
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Description
coffee cup made in France in Chinese export armorial style. The porcelain body is covered with a green-tinged glaze and painted in underglaze-blue and 'famille rose' enamels with flowers and in the centre a coat of arms, supported by a lion and a unicorn with a branch in its mouth, surmounted by a pink-and-gold crown the coat of arms of Howard family (Duke of Norfolk) with ribbon and with the Latin motto 'SOLA VIRTUS INVICTA' ('virtue alone is invincible') within a spray of scattered flowers and The rim, handle and base are edged with a gold-decorated underglaze-blue band and a golden spearhead border. Not marked on base.
Maker and role
attributed to: Samson, Edmé et Cie (French, estab. 1845, closed 1969)
Production place
France
Production date
circa 1840-1845
Media description
porcelain, underglaze-blue and famille rose enamels
Measurements
65 x dia 65 mm
Inscriptions
with armorial motto "SOLA / VIRTUS / INVICTA"
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0586
TJC reference number
738
