Ridgway Teacups and Saucers c1840

Description

Heading : Ridgway cups and saucers
Date : c1840
Period : Victoria
Marks : Pattern numbers on bases of all pieces
Origin : Hanley. Staffordshire. England
Colour : Underglaze blue with overglaze gold and pink
Pattern : 1132 and 5709
Features : Scalloped rims decorated with onglaze floral and Landscape patterns with gilded rims and highlights.
Size : Cups 4.9cm and 5.6cm tall by 10.5cm and 12.5cm in diameter including the handles. Saucers 14.5cm and 15cm in diameter.
Condition : Very good. with no chips or cracks. Wear commensurate with age and use.
Restoration : None
Weight : 530 grams combined

References : For similar examples see A Compendium of British Cups by Michael Berthoud