Cup with saucer

White porcelain tea cup and saucer used on RY 'Alberta' 1863. They have slightly indented gilt rims and are hand-painted over the glaze with convolvulus flowers and foliage in full colour. Painted on the base: 'QUEEN VICTORIA PERSONAL CUP AND SAUCER'. Maker's mark is printed on the base of both items.

Object Details

ID: AAA5380
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Cup with saucer
Display location: Not on display
Creator: W. T. Copeland & Sons Ltd
Vessels: Alberta (1863)
Date made: 1851-1885
People: Broad, George Alexander; W. T. Copeland & Sons Ltd Queen Victoria
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 80 x 140 mm; Cup: 67 x 95 x 75 mm; Saucer: 30 x 140 mm
Parts: Cup with saucer