HISTORY:
We had/still have a LOT of English teaware, these made for years of "special occasion enjoyment" for us.
There were a number of "Foley's" in England producing chinaware, this piece is from the period when Eiljah Brain took over the company from Robinson & Sons. The date on either side of the EB graphic is NOT when this piece was made but refers to the year when Foley China Works were operated by Mr Robinson and subsequently sold to Elijah Brain.
A little bit of trivia about the Foley works, it was one of the very few who trained boys in the art of flower painting - most often the decoration work was undertaken by women in other English chinaware works.
Based on the backstamp, this saucer was part of our teaset which was produced during the period 1948 ~ 1963, our personal opinion is that this saucer is from the earlier period late 1940's ~ 1950's because of the hand decoration, both Gold gilding and the artwork.
DLAT Rating: 9.5/10 (Darling Look At This)
FOLEY (ELIJAH BRAIN & COMPANY) - Saucer
Circa 1948 ~ 1963 period (Backstamp with worker 'marks' identified)
DESIGN:
"Swirl ribbed" china around the sides, with a gentle, curved scalloping to the rim
Bright white smooth fine china base
The bone china is translucent, meaning if held to a light source you can see the shadow of your fingers through the china.
Handpainted (most likely by a young man, not the usual lady artist) flowers with foliage, we believe these flowers are daisys or more specifically Echinacea purpurea, which is a perennial wild flower found in England. Not only are they pretty but the flower makes for a good brewed tea as well! Nice connection ...
Gold gilding hand applied to the scalloped rim of the saucer
Saucer measures 140mm diameter
Weight: 100g
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
The backstamp is printed in Black
(Graphic of an animal, something similar to a Lion with tongue extended or perhaps fire?)
18 (EB stylised logo for Elijah Brain & Company) 50
FOLEY BONE CHINA
MADE IN ENGLAND
Gold gilder and the artist's mark (Green) are just below the upper most graphic
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
NO Cracks
NO Chips
NO Fleabites
NO artwork discolouration
NO wear evident to the gold gilding
NO central area scratching or useage marks noticed at all
Artwork shows no wear at all, even in the centre where the teacup would normally sit.
