New Hall Tea Cup & Saucer c1815

Heading :A Newhall Bone China Teacup and Saucer
Date : 1812-1820
Period : George 111
Marks :Decorators symbols
Origin :Staffordshire England
Colour :Coloured enamels upon tat printed landscape designs within fine gilt band and rims
Pattern : Pattern Number 984
Features :Handles with fine gilt fronded leaf detail
Condition :Good. A fine firing crack in the handle
Restoration :None
Dimensions : Saucer 14.2cm diameter. cup 8.3cms diameter. height 6.0cms
Weight : 185g

Reference :For a similar trio see Holgate D. Newhall and its Imitators  Plate154 and Page46 for a discussion of the compressed loop handle peculiar to bone china products. Such an idiosyncratic  feature is important as this pattern was previously used on hard paste porcelain services that featured a circular loop handle and confirms the body to be the later bone china alternative.