
Porcelain teacup and saucer with floral decoration and gilt trim
Estimated Value
$25-$75
A delicate teacup and matching saucer in creamy white porcelain with scalloped rims, thin gold banding, and hand-painted floral motifs in pastel blue, pink, green, and brown. The cup has a graceful loop handle and a softly scalloped profile, suggesting a refined tea service piece. The decoration appears to be transfer- or hand-enhanced floral work typical of decorative tea wares from the late Victorian or Edwardian era. No maker's mark is visible in the provided image, so attribution remains tentative.
Era
Late 19th century to early 20th century, likely Victorian/Edwardian period
Origin
Likely England or continental Europe (exact maker unknown)
Material
Fine porcelain or bone china with hand-painted enamel floral decoration and gilt edging
Condition
Good overall condition; visible light surface wear and minor age-related rubbing to gilt edges, with no obvious chips or cracks visible in the image
Physical Details
Dimensions
Cup approximately 2.5-3 inches tall; saucer approximately 5.5-6 inches in diameter
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - the form, glaze, gilding, and floral decoration are consistent with period porcelain, but the lack of a visible maker's mark or underside view prevents firm attribution
Provenance
Likely from a decorative tea service produced for domestic use or giftware markets in England or Europe; exact provenance cannot be determined from the image alone
Historical Significance
Tea wares of this style reflect the popularity of elegant afternoon tea services in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when fine porcelain table settings were widely collected and gifted. The scalloped form and gilt trim are characteristic of decorative domestic ceramics from the period.
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