Floral teacup & saucer
£22.00
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Unusual teacup with a saucer, with floral decoration in pottery, of the High Victorian style; antique English late 19th century.
Condition: minor surface wear
Size: cup 5.5 cm high, saucer 14 cm diameter;
Condition: minor surface wear
Size: cup 5.5 cm high, saucer 14 cm diameter;
The long Victorian period (1838-1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in the history of art and design. It covers such great fashions as Gothic Revival, the Pre-Raphaelites, Aesthetic Movement, Expressionism, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. That was quite unlike any other period.
Facts of Lavish Tea facts — the first ever book on tea was written in China in the 8th century by Lu Yu. It is called Tea Classic and covers tea growing, preparation and drinking.
