The Fancy Fox

Description

Pretty Spode porcelain bute shape tea cup and saucer with a delicate print pattern in grey enamel of bold floral sprays surrounded by smaller sprigs and with gilded rims and handle detail. Unmarked c.1805. Slightly later pieces can be found with this pattern, then over-painted in green enamel, with the pattern number 1676.

The saucer measures 13.7cm (5 3/8") wide and 2.8cm (1 1/8") high. The cup measures 8.1cm (3 3/16") rim to rim, 10.1cm (4") rim to handle and 5.8cm (2 5/16") high. Condition is very good with no damage or restoration, both pieces ring nicely. Very light surface wear, just a few very minor scratches to the saucer. Perfect and ready for use or display.

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We wish to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is the buyer's responsibility in terms of cost and safeguarding the item through transit.