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Swansea Porcelain Parakeets in a Tree Coffee Cup & Saucer C.1815
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Swansea Porcelain Parakeets in a Tree Coffee Cup & Saucer C.1815

18th century
Sold 11 February 2025 · The Fancy Fox
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A Swansea porcelain London shape coffee cup and saucer decorated with the "Parakeets In A Tree" pattern painted in lovely bright enamels over a printed base design. The birds are sat in branches held captive with gilt chains and the pieces are finished with gilt rims and handle detail. The saucer with printed Swansea mark in red. c.1815.

The cup measures 6.4cm (2 1/2") high to the handle and 7.4cm (2 7/8") rim to rim. The saucer measures 13.7cm (5 3/8") wide.

In very good condition with no damage or repair. Minor handling wear, just some rubbing to the gilt on the cup rim.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Swansea Porcelain Coffee Cup to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.4cm (2.52")
Width
13.7cm (5.39")
Depth
13.7cm (5.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1075578
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1654
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Description
A Swansea porcelain London shape coffee cup and saucer decorated with the "Parakeets In A Tree" pattern painted in lovely bright enamels over a printed base design.
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The birds are sat in branches held captive with gilt chains and the pieces are finished with gilt rims and handle detail.
The Fancy Fox

The saucer with printed Swansea mark in red. c.1815.

fig 1. A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims.
fig 1. Swansea Porcelain Parakeets in a Tree Coffee Cup & Saucer C.1815

The cup measures 6.4cm (2 1/2") high to the handle and 7.4cm (2 7/8") rim to rim. The saucer measures 13.7cm (5 3/8") wide.

In very good condition with no damage or repair. Minor handling wear, just some rubbing to the gilt on the cup rim.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Swansea Porcelain Coffee Cup to the Georgian era.

Height
6.4cm (2.52")
Width
13.7cm (5.39")
Depth
13.7cm (5.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075578
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1654
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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Archive I A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Swansea Porcelain Parakeets in a Tree Coffee Cup & Saucer C.1815

Archive II A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View II
Archive III A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View III
Archive IV A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View IV
Archive V A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View V
Archive VI A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View VI
Archive VII A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View VII
Archive VIII A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View VIII
Archive IX A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View IX
Archive X A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View X
Archive XI A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims. View XI
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A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims.
Swansea Porcelain Parakeets In A Tree Coffee Cup & Saucer c.1815
Ref: SA1075578
A white porcelain teacup and matching saucer featuring hand-painted parakeets perched in flowering trees with gilded rims.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTeacups and Saucers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Gilt
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted parakeets, Floral branches, Gilded borders, Footed cup base
  • SizeH 6.4 cm (3 in) x W 13.7 cm (5 in) x D 13.7 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Swansea porcelain was produced at the Cambrian Pottery in Wales during the early 19th century, specifically gaining renown under the direction of Lewis Weston Dillwyn and William Billingsley for its exceptional translucency and artistic enamel painting.

Swansea porcelain from this period typically utilised a high-temperature soft-paste or bone china body, often decorated with polychrome enamel hand-painting and gilded accents fired in a kiln.

Authentication involves examining the paste under transmitted light for its characteristic translucency, checking for impressed or painted factory marks, and analysing the distinctive palette and enamel brushwork typical of the period.

Antique porcelain pieces can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, on open shelving brackets, or styled as focal points on side tables to add historical contrast and colour to contemporary spaces.

Antique porcelain should be hand-washed gently in lukewarm water using mild detergent when necessary, avoiding dishwashers, harsh chemicals, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to protect the surface gilding and enamels.
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