Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue with Landscapes, Regency, circa 1823

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Coalport Porcelain Teacup, Cobalt Blue with Landscapes, Regency, circa 1823

About the Item

This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by Coalport in circa 1823, which is known as the Regency period. The set is made in the famous fluted shape with an "Old English" handle. Coalport was one of the leading potters in 19th and 20th century Staffordshire. They worked alongside other great potters such as Spode, Davenport and Minton, and came out with many innovative designs. When we say "Coalport" we usually think of the one Coalport factory that became famous, but in its beginning years there were two factories, one run by John Rose and the other by his brother Thomas Rose. Thomas Rose went into partnership with Robert Anstice and Robert Horton and they were located directly opposite John Rose, across the canal. The brothers' factories had much in common with each other and they shared many different shapes and patterns. Ultimately, the John Rose factory proved more profitable and John Rose bought Thomas' factory in 1814, making it the one Coalport factory that became so famous. Many of the Coalport items, of either factory, are now collectors' items. This set has a deep underglaze cobalt blue ground with gilt details, and stunning little landscapes in the white reserves. Each landscape is unique and very finely painted. As rooms were lit by candles at the time, you can imagine the flickering light being reflected in the lavish gilt - one important reason to use so much gilt on table ware. A charming detail is that the underglaze blue ground missed the circular reserve in the bottom of the cup, and the gilder tried to hide that with some gilt doodles; he did the same where the blue flowers on the outside of the cup dripped; he did the same where the blue flowers on the outside of the cup dripped. The items are unmarked except the pattern number of 2/279, which points to a date of about 1823. Condition report The set is in excellent antique condition without any damage, or repairs and only some slight rubbing as visible in the pictures. The teacup is lightly crazed all over, but still looks bright. The crazing is reflected in the price. Antique British porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were fired on coal in the 1800s, and this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British makers were also known for their experimentation, and sometimes this resulted in technically imperfect results. Due to the shrinkage in the kiln, items can have small firing lines or develop crazing over time, which should not be seen as damage but as an imperfection of the maker's recipes, probably unknown at the time of making. Items have often been used for many years and can have normal signs of wear, and gilt can have signs of slight disintegration even if never handled. I will reflect any damage, repairs, obvious stress marks, crazing or heavy wear in the item description but some minor scratches, nicks, stains and gilt disintegration can be normal for vintage items and need to be taken into account. There is widespread confusion on the internet about the difference between chips and nicks, or hairlines and cracks. I will reflect any damage as truthfully as I can, i.e. a nick is a tiny bit of damage smaller than 1mm and a chip is something you can easily see with the eye; a glazing line is a break in the glazing only; hairline is extremely tight and/or superficial and not picked up by the finger; and a crack is obvious both to the eye and the finger. Dimensions (diameters) cup 9cm (3.5"), saucer 15cm (5 7/8").

Creator:
Coalport Porcelain (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Regency (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1820-1829
Date of Manufacture:
1823
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In great condition, no damage or repairs, only slight rubbing to gilt as visible in pictures and cup is lightly crazed.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A-COA2021stDibs: LU4805119698302