Worcester Porcelain Factory
English, born established 1751
The shape of this piece is variously described as either a chocolate cup or a caudle cup. Invented in the late seventeenth century soon after tea was first introduced into England from China, tea caudle was a hot drink made from green China tea, egg yolk, white wine, and sugar, with the addition of grated nutmeg. This wide, ogee-shaped (double curved) cup with fluted rim and two handles came with a deep saucer-shaped stand and an optional cover. The form was introduced around 1765 and was mostly aimed at upscale customers.
English, born established 1751
Caudle Cup
about 1770
Object Type:
Ceramic
Creation Place:
Northern Europe, English, Worcestershire
Dimensions:
3 in. x 5 1/2 in. x Diam: 4 in. (7.62 cm x 13.97 cm x 10.16 cm)
Medium and Support:
Porcelain
Accession Number:
1991.0018.0002.0001
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Lucien Loeb
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The shape of this piece is variously described as either a chocolate cup or a caudle cup. Invented in the late seventeenth century soon after tea was first introduced into England from China, tea caudle was a hot drink made from green China tea, egg yolk, white wine, and sugar, with the addition of grated nutmeg. This wide, ogee-shaped (double curved) cup with fluted rim and two handles came with a deep saucer-shaped stand and an optional cover. The form was introduced around 1765 and was mostly aimed at upscale customers.
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With Saucer 1991.18.2.2
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