About This Object
A very fine Wedgwood chinoiserie style porcelain tea cup and saucer. England, circa 1900.
Why we like it
The deep, mottled ‘powder blue’ with exotic Oriental designs in gilt, is reminiscent of the Chinese porcelain of the Kangxi reign (1662–1722).
Favoured at the Qing court (1644–1911) on account of their Ming imperial connotations, glazes in deep cobalt blue were also a popular item of export.
Marked ‘WEDGWOOD ENGLAND’ and ‘MANUFACTURED FOR JAMES POWELL & SONS WHITEFRIARS GLASSWORKS E. C. AND 11 CONDUIT STREET W. LONDON’.
Dimensions
Cup: 3.75 in / 9.5 cm
Saucer: 5 in / 12.75 cm
Condition
Excellent condition with minor rubbing to gold.
