Description
A gently faceted body and scalloped rim give this Royal Doulton teacup an unusually architectural shape. Blue floral decoration rises through a mottled gilt ground, while the handle and small scale keep its purpose recognisable. It is sold as a separate cup, not a combined set with the related C1800 cream jug, and belongs among tea and coffee table pieces.
The existing identification records a Royal Doulton England mark with lion, crown and interlocking D, together with hand-applied pattern number C1800. These details support the English maker and pattern reference for this individual cup. The matching decorative language of the separately listed cream jug invites comparison, but it does not establish that the two pieces were originally sold together. The mark style suggests early twentieth-century production without identifying an exact year. The scalloped rim, gilt surface and cobalt flowers provide specific points to examine in photographs and in person. The original listing grades the cup Excellent and reports no chips or cracks, but that supplied condition statement cannot independently exclude every hairline or repair. For more context on the decoration and identification, see the Journal guide to collecting vintage ceramics. Compare the different decoration on the separately listed C1800 cream jug.
- Maker: Royal Doulton, England, as recorded on the factory mark.
- Dimensions: Approximately 6 cm high and 10 cm wide, as listed.
- Condition: Listed as Excellent; no chips or cracks reported in the supplied description.
- Features: C1800 mark, faceted body, scalloped rim, cobalt flowers and mottled gilding.
- Period: Early twentieth century by mark style; exact year unconfirmed.
- SKU: SKU-00537.
A compact cup for collectors of Royal Doulton, floral gilt ceramics or antique tea ware.