Description: Antique Georgian porcelain Faith, Hope and Charity teacup and saucer Circa 1820 Ref.C/68
Maker: A number of companies could have produced this duo, but, possibly Hilditch or Newhall.
Date: Unknown, but around the 1815-1830 era.
History: The charming cup and saucer duo shown above (typically unmarked) is a distinct type of English filled-in or clobbered transfer on a fine translucent white porcelain pearlware which appeared for a brief period in 1820s during the reign of George IV. The cup shows the typical London Shape, both pieces having a polychrome transfer decoration. These pieces stand out against many other potteries, due to their brightly enamelled colouring which were hand-painted as an over-glaze. The shape of the cup and handle, the depth of the saucer and lack of a centre 'well' for the cup to rest in, all point to the early 1820 era.
Marks/Observations: No makers name.
The story of Faith,Hope and Charity: A story of a second-century Roman / Mother who sacrificed herself and her daughters Faith , Hope & Charity.
Faith was the first of the girls put to torture before her mother. When her mother failed to plea for mercy, Faith was put to death by sword. Hope followed her sister in death, followed by her Sister Charity. Sept 17th is the day to commemorate these three Saints.
Condition: Very good, showing very little wear or loss of paint, glaze shows some small kiln 'coal dust' spots
Dimensions: Cup - Rim diameter 8.8cm, height 5.9cm, Saucer 14.1cm, height 3.2cm
Price: R450.00
Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and the description I have given is based on research of the subject.
This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE. There are many articles being offered as 'antiques' when, clearly, they are not.
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