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Victorian Hand Painted Loving Cup
Gertrude Antiques
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Victorian Hand Painted Loving Cup

19th century
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A unique English porcelain two handled Loving Cup lavishly painted with flowers, inscribed in gilding verso William Brown 1854.

A gorgeous Victorian two handled Loving Cup hand painted with an exquisite bouquet of flowers, including a rose, auricula, a passion flower and forget-me-nots on one side and a garland of pink roses on the other below the name. The mug commemorates William Brown and is dated 1854. The handles are strong and heavily gilded in a snakeskin pattern. There is more decorative gilding below the lip.

This Loving Cup was probably given as a presentation trophy and was intended to be a family heirloom. The history of the Loving Cup dates back to Saxon times.

Condition: Very good indeed, no chips or cracks. Slight wear to the gilding on the top rim above the flowers and verso to the base as visible in the photo.

Date: 1854

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers.

We offer a 14 day returns policy. In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we will issue a full refund of the purchase price less the return transport costs with an approved courier once an item is received by us in the same condition as it was originally dispatched.

We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Victorian Porcelain Loving Cup to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA775092
Dealers Internal Reference
10242
Description
A unique English porcelain two handled Loving Cup lavishly painted with flowers, inscribed in gilding verso William Brown 1854.

A gorgeous Victorian two handled Loving Cup hand painted with an exquisite bouquet of flowers, including a rose, auricula, a passion flower and forget-me-nots on one side and a garland of pink roses on the other below the name. The mug commemorates William Brown and is dated 1854. The handles are strong and heavily gilded in a snakeskin pattern. There is more decorative gilding below the lip.

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This Loving Cup was probably given as a presentation trophy and was intended to be a family heirloom.
Gertrude Antiques

The history of the Loving Cup dates back to Saxon times.

fig 1. A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base.
fig 1. Victorian Hand Painted Loving Cup

Condition: Very good indeed, no chips or cracks. Slight wear to the gilding on the top rim above the flowers and verso to the base as visible in the photo.

Date: 1854

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers.

fig 2. A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base.
fig 2. Victorian Hand Painted Loving Cup

We offer a 14 day returns policy. In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we will issue a full refund of the purchase price less the return transport costs with an approved courier once an item is received by us in the same condition as it was originally dispatched.

We look forward to being of service.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Victorian Porcelain Loving Cup to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA775092
Dealers Internal Ref
10242
Gertrude Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016
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A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base.
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Archive I A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base.

Victorian Hand Painted Loving Cup

Archive II A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base. View II
Archive III A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base. View VI
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A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base.
Victorian Hand Painted Loving Cup
Ref: SA775092
A cylindrical white porcelain loving cup featuring two gilded side handles, hand-painted floral motifs including a passionflower and pink rose, and gold leaf scrollwork along the rim and base.
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A loving cup is a large, two-handled vessel traditionally shared among guests at ceremonial banquets, weddings, and formal occasions to symbolise unity and friendship. By the nineteenth century, porcelain loving cups were frequently commissioned or gifted as decorative presentation pieces rather than practical drinking vessels.

Victorian loving cups were primarily crafted from hard-paste or soft-paste porcelain, earthenware, or silver. Ceramic examples were hand-decorated using mineral-based enamel pigments and highlighted with burnished gold leaf gilding before being kiln-fired.

Authentic pieces display visible hand-applied brushstrokes with subtle variations in enamel thickness, unlike uniform transfer-printed designs. Period porcelain also typically exhibits slight irregularities in the body, gilt wear consistent with age, and potential makers marks or impressed registration numbers on the base.

A porcelain loving cup functions well as a standalone decorative accent on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf. It can also be repurposed as a table centrepiece to hold low floral arrangements or styled alongside other antique ceramics for curated visual interest.

Clean gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove dust. If necessary, hand wash in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive sponges, or submersion, as these will wear away delicate gold leaf and enamel details over time.
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