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Ladies Llangollen cups

1779/1781

British Museum

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Pair of chocolate-cups, covers and saucers; twisted handles; ground diapered with network of gold and red; on each are two reserved panels containing (1) a view of the cottage of the two 'Ladies of Llangollen', in black and (2) the arms of the ladies on two lozenge-shaped shields, in proper colours; formal borders of ovals enclosing rosettes in gold; monograms in saucers; one cup and cover made later to match.

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  • Title: Ladies Llangollen cups
  • Date Created: 1779/1781
  • Location: The British Museum - Gallery 47
  • Material: Porcelain, gold
  • Manufacturer: Bristol China Manufactory; Derby Porcelain Factory
  • British Museum link: 1887,0307,VIII.34
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