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China Loving Cup
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China Loving Cup

19th century
Description

Beautiful China loving cup , hand painted and date 1863 .

This cup is probably Rockingham .

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this Antique China Loving Cup to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241434
Dealers Internal Reference
AH43
Description
Beautiful China loving cup , hand painted and date 1863 .

This cup is probably Rockingham .

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this Antique China Loving Cup to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241434
Dealers Internal Ref
AH43
Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026
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A cobalt blue porcelain two-handled loving cup featuring a hand-painted floral bouquet within a gilded ornate frame.
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Archive I A cobalt blue porcelain two-handled loving cup featuring a hand-painted floral bouquet within a gilded ornate frame.

China Loving Cup

Archive II A cobalt blue porcelain two-handled loving cup featuring a hand-painted floral bouquet within a gilded ornate frame. View II
Archive III A cobalt blue porcelain two-handled loving cup featuring a hand-painted floral bouquet within a gilded ornate frame. View III
Archive IV A cobalt blue porcelain two-handled loving cup featuring a hand-painted floral bouquet within a gilded ornate frame. View IV
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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Telephone 07836 347501
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Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/Pauline
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A cobalt blue porcelain two-handled loving cup featuring a hand-painted floral bouquet within a gilded ornate frame.
China loving cup
Ref: SA1241434
A cobalt blue porcelain two-handled loving cup featuring a hand-painted floral bouquet within a gilded ornate frame.
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  • ObjectLoving Cup
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding, Enamel
  • ColourCobalt Blue, Gold, White
  • MotifsTwin scroll handles, Floral cartouche, Gilded rim and base, Cobalt ground
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This Victorian porcelain loving cup displays a vibrant cobalt blue glaze paired with a brilliant white interior, twin scroll handles, and a gilded rim and base. A hand-painted floral cartouche featuring pink roses and multi-coloured bouquets decorates the central body, complemented by extensive gilding and gold enamel flourishes. The physical object measures 16 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this piece serves as a decorative display object within an English Country House interior. The traditional form and intricate hand-painted floral motifs allow the cup to integrate seamlessly into classic dining room settings or living areas as a focal point.

FAQs

A loving cup is a traditional two-handled vessel that originated as a shared drinking cup during ceremonial occasions, banquets, and weddings. Over time, particularly during the 19th century, these vessels evolved into decorative presentation pieces and commemorative gifts crafted from fine porcelain.

19th-century loving cups were typically made from fine bone china or soft-paste porcelain. Craftsmen applied overglaze enamel pigments to hand-paint central vignettes, framed by liquid gold or mercury gilding applied to the rims, handles, and ground patterns.

Authentic pieces display distinct signs of production from the period, including fine hand-painted brushwork rather than printed transfers, subtle wear to the elevated gilding, translucent bone china under direct light, and sometimes impressed or painted manufacturer marks on the base.

This type of decorative vessel functions well as a focal accent on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or styled shelf. It can be displayed independently as a standalone art piece or repurposed as a vessel for dried floral arrangements.

Gilded porcelain should be dusted gently with a soft, clean microfibre cloth. If washing is required, clean by hand using warm water and mild soap, avoiding hot water, abrasive pads, chemical cleaners, or dishwashers that could strip the delicate gold leaf and enamel.
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