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Georgian, Ca 1790 Worcester Cup and Saucer
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Georgian, Ca 1790 Worcester Cup and Saucer

18th century
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Georgian, ca 1789 - 1791 Worcester Cobalt Blue, Soiral Fluted Cup and Saucer decorated with Gilt Thistles.

Believed to be made by John Flight.

Blue Crescent Mark on base of both, cup and saucer.

Height of cup ca 6 cm, diameter of cup ca 6.5 cm and diameter of saucer ca 13 cm.

Generally in good condition.

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Henley Street Antiques has dated this Georgian Worcester Teacup Saucer to the 18th Century.

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Description
Georgian, ca 1789 - 1791 Worcester Cobalt Blue, Soiral Fluted Cup and Saucer decorated with Gilt Thistles.

Believed to be made by John Flight.

Blue Crescent Mark on base of both, cup and saucer.

Height of cup ca 6 cm, diameter of cup ca 6.5 cm and diameter of saucer ca 13 cm.

Generally in good condition.

Free shipping to the UK.

Please add £ 10 to the EU, USA and Canada.

Date of Manufacture

Henley Street Antiques has dated this Georgian Worcester Teacup Saucer to the 18th Century.

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SA1165212
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A Georgian Worcester spiral-fluted porcelain teacup and saucer with cobalt blue and gilt foliate borders.
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Archive I A Georgian Worcester spiral-fluted porcelain teacup and saucer with cobalt blue and gilt foliate borders.

Georgian, Ca 1790 Worcester Cup and Saucer

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A Georgian Worcester spiral-fluted porcelain teacup and saucer with cobalt blue and gilt foliate borders.
Georgian, ca 1790 Worcester Cup and Saucer
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A Georgian Worcester spiral-fluted porcelain teacup and saucer with cobalt blue and gilt foliate borders.
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  • ObjectTeacups and Saucers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCobalt Blue, White, Gold
  • MotifsSpiral fluting, Cobalt blue border, Gold gilding, Foliate pattern

This Georgian teacup and saucer pair originates from Worcester, dating approximately to 1790. Formed from porcelain with a bright white glaze, the set displays spiral fluting across both pieces, a curved handle on the cup, and gilt thistle motifs hand-painted on the exterior and centre. Wide cobalt blue borders feature intricate gold foliate patterns and gilding along the scalloped edges. The cup stands 6 cm in height with a 6.5 cm diameter, while the saucer measures 13 cm in diameter. Displayed on a sideboard top, this English country house teacup and saucer set serves as a refined decorative accent or a thoughtful addition to a collection of historic porcelain. The pieces can be used for display within a dining room or living space cabinetry, bringing traditional Georgian craftsmanship into an interior setting.

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Georgian Worcester porcelain from circa 1790 often features spiral fluting, also known as shanked moulding, along with cobalt blue enamel borders and hand-applied gold gilding. During this period under the Flight ownership, production favoured Neoclassical shapes and restrained, elegant ornamentation.

These pieces were produced using a soapstone-enriched soft-paste porcelain body, which provided thermal resistance suitable for hot liquids. The decoration involved high-temperature underglaze blue or enamel borders, finished with hand-painted gold leaf gilding fixed in a low-temperature muffle kiln.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit a greenish tint when held to direct light due to the soapstone content. Look for precise spiral moulding, characteristic Flight era factory marks or crescent marks under the glaze, and natural wear patterns on the foot rim and gilding.

Antique porcelain teacups and saucers can be displayed on a sideboard top, curated inside a glazed cabinet, or arranged on wall-mounted plate rungs. Pairing classic blue and gold porcelain with modern minimalist shelving creates an engaging visual contrast in dining or living areas.

Clean gently by hand using warm water and a mild detergent, avoiding abrasive sponges or chemical cleaners that could strip the mercury gilding. Never place 18th-century porcelain in a dishwasher or microwave, and handle items individually to prevent chipping.
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