RARE
BELLEEK IRISH PORCELAIN FIRST BLACK MARK CHINESE
PATTERN FOOTED TEA CUP AND SAUCER
C.1863-1890
"A stylish, rare, Irish
BelleekFirst Black Marktea cup and saucer set with
a British Patent Office London registration lozenge for 1872.
Pieces of this unique Victorian Belleek Chinese pattern -
one of the earliest Belleek teaware designs; are rarely offered
for sale and are always popular. A great example of the subtle,
clean, restrained, decorative white parian porcelain style that
has made Belleek pottery famous."
Antiques Expert Hamilton
Bear.
References:
Representative Chinese pattern designs were registered
in February and March 1872.
Dimensions: height cup
48 mm max. width saucer 132 mm max.
Marks: First Black
Markand Registration Lozenge with date cypher marks for
16th February 1872 to both pieces.
Condition: In excellent
condition. There is no damage and no restoration. You will not
find a surviving example in better condition.
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