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Cup set

Set of Paragon Company Queen Mary mugs stored in a khaki green padded cover. The cups have a circular shape with a gold handle and an exterior laurel flower motif. The inside of the cups is decorated with a dark blue border and gilded laurel flowers and different sections of star and floral motifs. The center of the cups is decorated with different bouquets of flowers.

  • Accession Number 2023.54.01.1-13
  • Marchand Maison Birks
  • Fabricant / Éditeur Paragon China Company
  • Artiste / Auteur Holland, Arthur Dale
  • Materials ceramics, fine soft porcelain, fiber, plastic
  • Measurements 10,6 x 28 cm
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Historical context

This set of fine porcelain ‘Queen Mary’ pattern cups, dating from the 1950s, was produced by the Paragon China company in England. The cups are part of a dinnerware set that includes saucers, stock bowls and plates, all stored in their original protective covers. The set was given to the donor as an engagement gift. It was purchased at Maison Birks, located at the corner of Sainte-Catherine Street and Union Avenue.

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  • Accession Number 2023.54.01.1-13
  • Marchand Maison Birks
  • Fabricant / Éditeur Paragon China Company
  • Artiste / Auteur Holland, Arthur Dale
  • Materials ceramics, fine soft porcelain, fiber, plastic
  • Measurements 10,6 x 28 cm
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© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Suzanne Lévesque, 2023.054.001.1-13
Photo by Michel Julien

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