Paragon Star 'Apple Blossom' Demitasse Teacup Duo
Paragon Star 'Apple Blossom' Demitasse Teacup Duo
Delicate antique, hand enameled 'Apple Blossom'
coffee cup. and saucer duo. Manufactured by Star China Co, (subsequently Paragon China Co Ltd), Longton, Staffordshire Potteries, England and dates to circa 1913. The coffee cup is footed with an inward shaped waist and a pretty detailed Worcester handle. The rims of the coffee cup and saucer are gently fluted and gilded. The base colour is a gentle peach with beautifuly hand painted open white apple blossoms and bold orange buds decorating the outer and inner sides of the cup. The pattern extends to the saucer.
DIMENSIONS
Coffee Cup diameter 7.5cm
Coffee Cup height 7cm
Saucer diameter 13.5cm
Registration No. 744170
Pattern No. 9316
Condition: In very good antique condition and looks like it has not been used much. Nice bright colours and intact gilding except for a tiny bit of wear around the rim of the cup. There is a little staining inside the handle All these characteristics are commensurate with older pieces.
Backstamps shows the Paragon star
This little coffee cup would be perfect for drinking a shot or two of coffee.