Royal Worcester Tea Cup & Saucer, Aesthetic, Japanesque

CONDITION: The handle has a thin line of gilding that has slight wear. There are different colored marks on each piece showing a 2 year difference in production. This is not uncommon for earlier Worcester cups and saucers. This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1878. The date letters in the mark indicate this year.

The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and the cup is 2 1/4 inches high. The saucer is shaped and molded like a lily pad and the cup is the flower.

The porcelain is smooth and creamy imitating ivory. The decoration is Japanese inspired. There are hand gilded butterflies, a heron bird, branches and foliage.

Three colors of gold are used and it is all embossed so that you can feel texture. This splendid cup and saucer has unique detail and design you would expect from such a prestigious manufacture as Royal Worcester. FOR OUR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE US. The Post Office requires this.

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