Antique Mintons Tea Cup & Saucer, Flying Cranes

  

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in England by Mintons in 1881. The date cipher indicates this year. The saucer is 4 3/4 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep. The cup is 2 inches tall with a diameter of 3 1/2 inches.

The set is decorated with an Asian inspired design of cranes, fences and bamboo. Some of them are flying in the air, others are hunting for fish. There is even a crane inside the bottom of the cup.

The design is a transfer that is hand colored with bright enamels. We believe that this design was created by the famous artist Christopher Dresser. There are 2 sets available. FOR OUR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE US. The Post Office requires this. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Dinnerware & Serveware\Cups & Saucers". The seller is "betsybabe" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Handmade: Yes
• Character: Cranes Walking, Flying, Standing
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Style: Aesthetic Movement
• Item Height: Cup Height 2 inches tall & 3 1/2 inches diameter
• Item Width: Saucer diameter 4 3/4 inches
• Material: Bone China
• Theme: Asian Inspired Flying Cranes in Bamboo
• Pattern: Flying Cranes in Bamboo
• Type: Tea Cup Saucer
• Beverage Type: Hot
• Features: Decoratice Collectable Quality
• Color: Multicolor
• Year Manufactured: 1881
• Vintage: Yes
• Number of Items in Set: two
• Occasion: All Occasions
• Set Includes: One Cup One Saucer
• Brand: Mintons
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
• Chinoiserie Design: Created by Christopher Dresser
• Design: Hand Enanameled over Transfer Design