Lot 19: A Fifteen-Piece Set of Edwardian Bone China Harlequin Teaware
This lot comprises a fifteen-piece set of bone china teacups and saucers in a harlequin style, featuring varied solid-coloured glazes including black, pink, blue, yellow, coral, and emerald green. Each cup is of waisted, footed form with a gilded scroll handle and an interior decorated with a transfer-printed floral spray of pink and yellow roses. The matching saucers have broad coloured borders with white central wells, accented with 22 carat gold gilded rims and inner rings. The base of the pieces bears a printed brown mark consisting of a crown symbol above the script Edwardian, followed by the block text BONE CHINA and 22 KT. GOLD. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible.
Condition report:
The pieces show signs of moderate handling and previous use. Surface wear and light scratching are visible to the coloured glazes and gilded accents throughout the set, particularly on the handles (photo 1). Accumulated grime and dark staining are present on the unglazed foot rims (photo 2). Minor tea staining is visible to the interior of the pink cup (photo 3). No chips or cracks are visible across the set. No original packaging is supplied.
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