Cup of Fortune (1940) Hy-Hil Studio

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The Cup of Fortune by Hy-Hil Studio Type One, D 124238: less gilding, some colour

Type One, exterior side

Type One, interior side

Type One, center

Type One, interior close-up

Type One, interior bottom

Type One, backstamp

Hy-Hil Studio Type Two, D 124238: gilded handle, no colour

Type Two, interior side

Type Two, center

Type Two, backstamp

There are two variants of the Hy-Hil Studio Cup of Fortune.

One is backstamped in gold "The Cup of Fortune / Hy-Hil Studio."

The other is simply backstamped in gold "Hy-Hil Studio."

The pattern of the pottery, the style of painting, and amount of gilding is different on the two types. This indicates that the cups were purchased as bisque ware from two different maker or pottery sources and then glazed or decorated by the Hy-Hil Studio.

Both types are marked with the Design Patent number D 124238. This number was issued in 1940.

No saucer has yet been found with either style of cup and it is presumed that no saucer was issued.