Martin Boyd Harlequin Coffee Cups and Saucers Set, 20th Century
Three Martin Boyd Harlequin coffee cups and saucers, 20th century the three duos, each with black glazed exterior, and each incised 'Martin Boyd' to the underside. Diameter 5.31 in., (saucer) height 2.36 in., (cup)
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- Harlequin - The Harlequin is a character from the Italian commedia dell'arte, a form of theatre typified by characters wearing masks, and acting out unscripted performances. There are corresponding characters in the French and Spanish theatre.
In dress, he is characterised by his hat, mask, and colourful diamond-pattern tunic.
Columbine is the mistress of Harlequin, and the wife of Pierrot. - Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
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