Sold 9 November 2024 · David Robinson Antiques

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Description

A good set of three graduated Famille Rose Chinese Export Ware 18th century Mugs painted with swags of flowers. The handles are fashioned as intertwined ribbons. They are in good condition, no restoration. The tallest is 16 cms high, the next is 15 cms and the last is 13.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated these Chinese Export Porcelain Mugs to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Reference Numbers

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SA1104564

Description

Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated these Chinese Export Porcelain Mugs to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1104564

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David Robinson Antiques

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Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMugs
Period18th century
StyleChinese Export
MaterialPorcelain
ColourMulticolour
MotifsFloral sprays, Geometric borders, Loop handles
SizeH 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Chinese export porcelain refers to ceramic wares manufactured in China specifically for export to Western markets, particularly Europe and the Americas, from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries.

These pieces were crafted from high-fired petuntse and kaolin clay, glazed with feldspathic mixtures, and hand-painted using mineral pigments such as cobalt blue and overglaze enamel colours.

Authentication involves examining the body paste for iron impurities, checking for hand-painted brushwork inconsistencies, analysing baseline wear patterns, and noting the specific characteristics of period-correct glazes.

These items can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as tabletop focal points on sideboards, or incorporated into curated shelf displays to add historical depth to modern spaces.

Preservation requires hand washing with mild detergents, avoiding ultrasonic cleaners or abrasive sponges, and maintaining stable environmental conditions away from direct sunlight.