Antique Hand-Painted Pattern B233 Floral Tea Cup and Saucer from Spode Copeland, 1909, Set of 2

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Vibrant sprays of hand-painted garden blooms encircle the chocolate brown ground of this English porcelain tea cup and saucer duo. … Read more Vibrant sprays of hand-painted garden blooms encircle the chocolate brown ground of this English porcelain tea cup and saucer duo. The multi-coloured floral arrangement includes detailed pink cabbage roses, bright blue morning glories, yellow bellflowers and purple blossoms, all executed with delicate botanical shading and foliage. Both pieces feature gently scalloped contours accentuated by heavy gilded borders. The cup is designed with a flared rim and an elegant scroll handle washed entirely in burnished gilt. Its white glazed lower section contrasts cleanly against the dark floral frieze, while the white interior is accented with miniature hand-painted botanical sprigs tucked just below the gilded inner lip. The saucer repeats the floral wreath across its broad dish, encircling a solid gilt band and a pristine white central well. Manufactured in Staffordshire by Copeland under the Spode brand name, this set was produced around 1909. The underside of the saucer displays green printed marks reading 'Spode Copeland's China England', alongside a printed cartouche for pattern 'B.233', British registered design number 'Rd No. 563455', and hand-painted red decorator numerals.

Standing approximately 5.5 cm high, the cup pairs with a full-size matching saucer. The porcelain body is bright and translucent, showing crisp enamel colours and intact gilding. Both pieces remain free from chips, cracks, crazing or repair, presenting in clean and well-preserved order. See less