Nantgarw Porcelain Teacup and Saucer c1820

Description

Heading : Nantgarw porcelain teacup and saucer
Date : 1818-20
Period :Regency
Origin : Nantgarw, Wales. Probably London decorated
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Three garden flower panels with gilt borders and apple green ground containing gilded oeil-de-perdrix (Partridge eye). Exotic birds to centre.
Features : Gilded swags and medallions to borders.
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks – some rubbing to gilding on the rim of the cup
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 14cm diameter saucer, 8.6cm diameter teacup, 7cm height
Weight : 266 grams

Reference :

Remarkably similar to the famous Duke of Cambridge service – the only difference being the presence of exotic birds rather than  floral bouquets. See The Nantgarw Porcelain Album by W John, G Coombes, and K Coombes Pl. 69