Swansea Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer c1820

Description

Heading :  Swansea coffee cup and saucer
Date : c1820 
Period : Regency 
Marks : Red Swansea mark to base of both 
Origin : Swansea. Wales
Colour : White with gilding 
Features : Both teacup and saucer are fluted and have gilded rims and the teacup has a gilded handle. There is a gilded flower to the centre of both. 
Condition : No chips or cracks . some wear the gilding inside the rim of the cup
Restoration : None 
Dimensions : 15.2 cm diameter saucer. 7.5cm height teacup. 7.8cm diameter bowl 
Weight : 198 grams

There are few antique collectibles as useable as porcelain tea sets. This beautiful Swansea porcelain teacup and saucer would make a great addition to anyones afternoon tea. Swansea and Nantgarw porcelain manufactories both based in Wales are true heavyweights of antique British porcelain.