A Chinese Export Cup and Saucer

19th century

A CHINESE EXPORT CUP AND SAUCER (Chinese, 19th century) of glazed porcelain. Both pieces are decorated around the rim with a pointed gilt border outlined in red, along with floral sprays, and a crowned crest accompanied by birds and cherubs holding trumpets. Contained in the crest are what appear to be the entwined initials "AV" for Alva Vanderbilt (1853-1933) and "WV" for William K. Vanderbilt (1849-1920).

a=cup; b=saucer

Chinese

porcelain

.a (cup): 2 1/2" x 3" x 2 1/4"

.b (saucer): 1" x 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"

Bequest of Mr. Harold S. Vanderbilt, 1979.

PSNC.477a-b