SAMPSON SMITH LTD- Teacup ONLY
Made in Longton, Stoke-On-Trent England
Era 1945 ~ 1963 (this relates to the styling of the teaset and backstamp)
Circa late 1950's ~ early 1960's (this is according to my wife, she was told this when she acquired them ... that they were produced in the "dying days" of the pottery, Sampson Smith) - the company had been in business since 1846 but by the 1960's the company was under the control of Colclough and a few years later, the bone china production was closed down.
Trade name: OLD ROYAL
Fine bone china, very light and delicate.
Translucent china, meaning that when held to the light, you can see easily see the shadow of your fingers through the china
Pattern name: unknown name but the teacup does have the number 3336 hand applied in Gold.
Base china is a bright White with delicate baby Pink wash applied INSIDE the teacup.
The decoration on this teacup is all about the Gold, particularly the wide "scroll" design around the inside of the teacup, this band extends from the top lip down approximately 8mm i.e not just a thin line. Gold gilding has also been applied the inside of the teacup at the base, heavily around the base foot and on all three sides of the handle.
Shape of the teacup is much broader than a "standard" teacup, without scalloping to the rim
BACKSTAMP PHOTOGRAPH (this backstamp corresponds to the 1945 ~ 1963 period)
TEACUP
DIMENSIONS:
TEACUP: 102mm mouth x 65mm height
COSMETIC CONDITION:
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO crazing observed (wet & dry tested)
NO discolouration observed to any area of the baby Pink wash
The Gold gilding is in very good condition, no handling wear noticed on any of the usual areas such as the teacup handle and top rim.
HOWEVER ... while inspecting the teacup I did notice a small, light spot on the side of the teacup. No amount of careful cleaning would remove this mark and there is no indications of any issues inside the teacup at the same area ... I have no idea what has caused this mark but it appears to be "there to stay" Please look at the last photograph for a "look see"
