Description: Rare Miniature Pearlware Childs Toy Cup & Saucer Beehive William Adams Staffordshire, England 1820 This is a glorious miniature transferware cup and saucer. Originally part of a child's complete tea set, the London shaped cup stands a tiny 1-1/2 inches tall with an applied handle, and the saucer measures 4 inches across the top rim. The color is a brilliant cobalt blue with a pearlware glaze. The set is impeccably potted and light bodied. The central image depicts a beehive buzzing with activity, situated in the center of a lavish flower garden, with an urn of flowers in the background and alternating floral bouquets around the inner rim, leaving very little white space. The beehive and urn motif is printed twice on the outside of the cup and repeats once on the inside bottom of the cup and saucer. The bold border decoration is placed delicately along the inside rim of the cup. The set is unmarked on the underside except for a printed tally mark . The pattern was made by several potters and is most commonly attributed to William Adams, a pottery maker in the Staffordshire district 1810-1825. The set is in great condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. This is a rare set, with everything going for it, perfect for all the beehive fanciers and collectors of the finest doll dishes. Sold as is, as shown and as described. Please send us an email with any questions. Thank you for watching our auctions! International Buyers – Please Note: Most of our merchandise is over 100 years old, and we mark our international parcels “antiques – over 100 years old”. US and International government regulations do not allow us to mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts”. Import duties, taxes and charges, if any, are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Price: 65 USD
Location: Montague, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-10T14:38:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Staffordshire
Brand: Adams
Pattern: Beehive
Type: childs tea set
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Color: blue
Material: Ceramic
Features: Date-Lined, Decorative
Set Includes: cup and saucer
Year Manufactured: 1840
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
