Tea and Chocolate "Miners" Service

Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

CultureGerman

OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany

PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)

Datec.1750-1755

MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding

DimensionsOverall (G83.1.0652.1): 6 x 6 x 5 in. (15.2 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.2): 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 4 in. (11.4 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.3-4): 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (10.2 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.5-6): 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (5.7 x 7 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.7): 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (12.1 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.8): 1 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 5 in. (3.8 x 16.5 x 12.7 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.9): 1 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (3.8 x 14.6 x 11.4 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.10.1-10.4): 3 3/4 x 3/4 in. (9.5 x 1.9 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.11): 8 1/2 x 25 x 14 in. (21.6 x 63.5 x 35.6 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.12): 2 x 4 x 3 in. (5.1 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.13): 1 1/2 x 5 in. (3.8 x 12.7 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.14): 2 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (5.1 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.15): 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (3.8 x 14 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.16): 2 x 4 x 3 in. (5.1 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.17): 1 1/2 x 5 in. (3.8 x 12.7 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.18): 2 x 4 x 3 in. (5.1 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.19): 1 1/2 x 5 in. (3.8 x 12.7 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.20): 2 1/2 x 4 x 3 in. (6.4 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.21): 1 1/2 x 5 in. (3.8 x 12.7 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.22): 2 1/2 x 4 x 3 in. (6.4 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm) Overall (G83.1.0652.23): 1 1/2 x 5 in. (3.8 x 12.7 cm)

MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue. Impressed 29 and 30 Lid with a large N.4. Initials A.R.

DescriptionMeissen traveling tea and chocolate service in the original case, decorated in colours with various scenes taken at Augustus Rex's silver mines in Saxony. The source of his income from which he financed his Meissen porcelain factory. The service is moulded with scrollwork underglaze and includes gilt bordered panels painted with coloured flowers. The original fitted case has its original leather covering, the in red scaling wax.

This service comprises:
Chocolate pot and cover, attached by silver gilt chain.
Tea-pot and cover, attached by silver gilt chain.
Tea canister and cover with contemporary silver gilt mount.
Sucrier and cover, Milk Jug.
4 Teacups and saucers.
2 Chocolate cups and saucers.
Tea-pot stand.
Spoon tray
4 spoons (Circa 1770)

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.652.1-23

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view