Antique New Hall Porcelain Tea Bowl Saucer Set Georgian Floral Rose Sprig c1795
Item Specifics
- Brand:New Hall
- Type:Tea Bowl & Saucer Set(Do not list as "Cup and Saucer" since it is handless)
- Set Includes:1 Tea Bowl & 1 Saucer (2 Pieces total)
- Time Period Manufactured:Pre-1800 (Circa 1795–1800)
- Era:George III / Late Georgian
- Origin:Staffordshire, England
- Material:Porcelain (Early Hybrid Hard-Paste)
- Pattern:Floral Garland / Rose Sprigs (Angoulême style)
- Production Technique:Hand-Painted Overglaze Enamels
- Style:Antique / Handleless Tea Bowl Style
- Color:White, Pink, Green, Puce
- Condition:Used (Excellent Antique Condition - See Details)
📝 Detailed DescriptionTitle:Pristine 18th Century Antique New Hall Porcelain Handleless Tea Bowl & Saucer (Circa 1795)Product Overview:
Up for sale is a beautiful, investment-grade example of 18th-century English porcelain. Crafted by the pioneeringNew Hall Porcelain Factoryin Staffordshire, England during the late Georgian era (circa 1795), this set consists of a traditional handleless tea bowl and its matching deep saucer.The Hand-Painted Floral Garland Design:
This set is delicately decorated with hand-painted overglaze enamel colors, showcasing a central pink rose stem inside the bowl and a matching vibrant floral spray across the center of the saucer. The borders feature an elegant, undulating dark puce/maroon ribbon accented with delicate pink flower buds and green leaf sprigs. This understated, highly elegant aesthetic was heavily inspired by contemporary French "Angoulême" porcelain patterns that were wildly popular among the English elite at the time.Measurements & Dimensions:
- Tea Bowl:3.25" wide at the rim x 1.75" high
- Saucer:5.5" wide x 1.25" high
Condition Report:
Excellent antique condition overall—breathtakingly well-preserved for a delicate set that is over 225 years old.
- No chips, no nicks, no cracks, and no hairlineson either piece.
- The early hard-paste porcelain body retains a wonderful glassy translucency under light.
- The hand-painted enamel floral motifs remain remarkably crisp and colorful with minimal surface wear.
- Please review all high-resolution photos as they serve as the primary visual description.
💎 Rarity & Value
- Rarity Factor:Finding 18th-century English tea bowls with absolutely zero hairlines or chips is becoming increasingly difficult. Because these lacked handles and were washed together in historical basins, they were incredibly prone to impact cracks. This set is a textbook example of early English porcelain production.
🏛️ About the New Hall Porcelain FactoryTheNew Hall Porcelain Factory(Hanley, Staffordshire) operated from 1781 to 1835 and was one of the single most influential ceramic manufacturers of the Georgian era. They were uniquely famous for defending and utilizing the English patent for true hard-paste porcelain formulas, creating functional wares that could withstand boiling water without cracking. Their early handleless tea bowls are highly sought after by historical purists and are globally preserved inside major institutions like theVictoria and Albert Museum (V&A).
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