Flow blue tea set
Antique English,
Opulent teacup with a saucer and a plate, in porcelain of a flow blue and white design with red and gilded highlights, by Kensington Fine Art Pottery Co; antique English 1890s.
Condition: some surface wear to the gilding and painting
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.
How to care
Avoid washing gilded and overglaze painted ceramics in a dishwasher. Tiny sand particles in the water will eventually make the decoration look dull.
How to care
Porcelain, ironstone and pottery are tough materials. Wash all ceramics normally in a warm water with a sponge. Be gentle with overglaze decorations.
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