Heading :  A Minton Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer
Date : Circa 1824
Period : George IV
Marks :Black painted pattern number 85 on both cup and saucer underside
Origin : Stoke, Staffordshire
Colour :Grey, puce and gilt
Pattern : No 85; Oriental inspired pendant multiple grey leaves, puce berries and scrolling gilt tendrils

Features:Distinctive spurred loop handle and rose form rims
Condition :Good
Restoration None
Dimensions : Saucer 14.2cm diameter, cup 9.5cm diameter
Weight : 238g

References:  See 'Minton the First Two Hundred Years of Design and Production' by Joan Jones for  a tea bowl and saucer in the original pattern book Page 24

Eric Knowles Comments

According to the Minton shape book this particular cup and saucer was referred to as the 'N' shape