Description: c 1921 Melba China (made by Mayer & Sherratt) hand painted fluted floral tea trio in pattern #2073, produced at the Clifton works in Longton, Staffordshire. This brilliant trio bears exquisitely detailed, hand painted floral swags in rich Imari tones of rust, green and cobalt blue on a lustrous, bright white background with gold highlights. Dimensions:Cup 5.5 cm tall and 10.5 cm across from edge of cup to outer edge of the handle.Saucer 14.3 cm diameter.Side plate 18.5 cm diameter. In perfect, original antique condition with no chips, cracks, repairs or restoration that I can identify.The colours remain clear and bright and the gilding is in great condition. There are numerous fine glaze and kiln spots, and some micro crazing , very typical of china manufactured at this time and the manual processes involved. This is particularly noticeable on the interior of the cup. The underside of the side plate is unmarked except for hand written painter's marks.The underside of the saucer bears the Melba China England crown and lion back stamp.The underside of the cup bears the Melba China England crown and lion back stamp; hand written pattern number; and hand written painter's marks. I have listed 6 sets of trios in this pattern separately. Ref 1063
Price: 95 AUD
Location: Kingswood, NSW
End Time: 2024-09-18T04:06:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 33.93 AUD
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: England
Number of Items in Set: 3
Pattern: 2073
Antique: Yes
Shape: Round
Material: Bone China
Year Manufactured: 1921
Colour: Multicoloured
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Melba China
Type: Tea Trio
Era: 1920's
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Original/Reproduction: Antique original
Theme: Floral
Features: Hand Painted
Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1929
Production Style: Art Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Backstamp: Printed
Production Technique: Studio Crafted
Finish: Glossy
Handmade: Yes