"Fine Earthenware Cup And Saucer 1803 Herborisation Decor"
RARE FINE EARTHENWARE CUP AND SAUCER EARLY 19TH CENTURY. NO SIGNATURE LIKE PRACTICALLY ALL THE PIECES IN HERBORISATION FROM THE CREIL OR MONTEREAU MANUFACTURES. SUPERB DECORATION CALLED "MOURNING FOR THE QUEEN" FROM 1803. DRAWINGS OF TREES AND SHRUBS IN MANGANESE BROWN ON WHITE PASTE WITH THE IVORY TONE OF FINE EARTHENWARE COLLECTOR'S PIECE IN GOOD CONDITION........VERY FRESH. VERY LIGHT COMMA HAIR ON THE EDGE AND BASE OF THE CUP...........INSIGNIFICANT. CUP Height 5.5 cm diameter 5.4 cm SAUCER Height 2.5 cm diameter 11.6 cm