£85.00
Fabulous tea set from one of England’s oldest potteries, Coalport in Shropshire c1750. The two Rose brothers, John and Thomas, each set up their own pottery on opposite sides of the canal producing fine tableware for the luxury market. However it was the elder brother John Rose who became famous for his pottery, having his own distinct style, and the factories were joined circa 1815.
A distinctly Coalport shaped cup with small footed base, beautifully decorated with the typical cobalt blue enamel band and hand painted floral panels. Each cup and saucer are unique to the artist and lavishly gilded.
Pattern number painted on base in blue 7035
Cup – 7 cm x 8 cm diameter
Tea dish – 14.8 cm
Lovely condition, no chips or cracks – circa 180 years old.
1 in stock
This thriving pottery in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire England produced a variety of tablewares, mostly overglaze decorated in flower designs, from around 1750 until it’s closure in 1926.
https://www.ironbridge.org.uk/explore/coalport-china-museum/#things-to-see
