Cup

Soup cup, part of a service made for HMY 'Victoria and Albert' 1899 and used in the wardroom. The cup is made of porcelain with a scroll handle and is painted with blue scrolling foliage decorated with gilding. It has gilt rims and a blue border. A blue garter badge with a king's crown above, on the front is inscribed 'THE ROYAL YACHT'. The maker's name is printed on the base with the painted pattern number 8120p.

Object Details

ID: AAA5424
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Cup
Display location: Not on display
Creator: W. T. Copeland & Sons Ltd; W. T. Copeland & Sons Ltd
Vessels: Victoria and Albert (1899)
Date made: circa 1909
People: Broad, George Alexander; W. T. Copeland & Sons Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 65 x 150 x 120 mm