Antique English Breakfast Cup & Saucer, Armorial

  
There is a small imperfection on the saucer edge that has original gilding in it. It is a glaze pop or nick that was corrected at the factory. You can see it in photo #3. There are painted inventory numbers 3709 on the bottom. It might be from the Rockingham factory. It has a heraldic symbol of a kingfisher bird with a fish in its beak. The saucer has a diameter of 6 1/4 inches. The cup is 3 1/4 inches tall with a diameter of 3 5/8 inches. It is made of fine, white bone china. The border is colored magenta, or reddish purple. Bands of tiny, colorful flowers encircle the well of the saucer and lower portion of the cup. They are vivid in color and hand painted. Intricate panels of gilding enhance the border. The heraldic family crest is an indication that this cup and saucer was produced for a noble family. A note regarding the Kingfisher symbol; the kingfisher is a symbol of peace and prosperity. This bird was a harbinger of smooth seas for sailors. The Post Office requires this. The item "Antique English Breakfast Cup & Saucer, Armorial" is in sale since Wednesday, August 11, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Dinnerware & Serveware\Cups & Saucers". The seller is "betsybabe" and is located in Mahopac, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Material: Porcelain
• Pattern: Flower
• Type: Breakfast Cup Saucer
• Color: Multicolor
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Unbranded
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1849
• Design: Painted