8Pc Antique Copelands China Tea Set, 4 Teacups, 4 Saucers, Hand Painted Florals, Crisp White Ground, Gilt Trim, Circa 1880s

Offered is a charming tea set manufactured by Copelands China and retailed at T. Goode & Co.London.

The set is beautifully hand-painted in rich colors of red tones for the florals.

These floral decorations appear on the exterior as well.

The striking design is complete on white ground.

The saucer's shape of the saucer is most distinctive with the high-rise edge ( deep-dish).

This set makes a statement.

HISTORY:
From 1847 to 1970 the company was owned outright by the Copeland family and many times showed a variation of Copeland often used in conjunction with the Spode name on the back stamp.
From the late 1800s to 1963 impressed marks were used to date the pieces.
A letter to indicate the month and 2 numbers to reflect the year.
These plates have an impressed mark showing the date of manufacture to be 1890.
J.E. Caldwell was established in 1839 almost 2 centuries ago initially selling silver and jewelry.
By the late 19th century Spode and Minton dinnerware was being manufactured for J.E.Caldwell and marked under the glaze as such.
In 1866 Copeland Spode was appointed china and glass manufacturer to the Prince of Wales( the future King Edward VII.


MEASUREMENTS:
The teacups are 2 1/2 inches tall and 3 1/8 inches at the mouth
The saucer measures 5 inches


CONDITION:
Great condition overall.
No chips, cracks, or crazing.


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