A RARE NEW YORK COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER

CIRCA 1785

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A RARE NEW YORK COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER
circa 1785
Painted with a representation of the New York state arms showing an American eagle crest, the supporters Liberty and Justice, two stars and stripes shields and the motto EXCELSIOR, all enclosing gilt script initials
5½in. (14cm.) diam. (2)

Lot Essay

This is a relatively early example of a porcelain order based on the coat-of-arms of New York, created by the state legislature March 16, 1778, and retains more from the original coat than the later stock patterns did