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A "Peafowl" pattern (Teardrop in Deike) miniature cup & saucer. c.1820-30
A "Peafowl" pattern (Teardrop in Deike) miniature cup & saucer. c.1820-30
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Description.
We do not generally point out crazing, and do not regard it as a defect worth mentioning in pieces of the age we sell, unless it is not completely noticeable in photographs and is both extensive and undiscoloured. If you have concerns as to whether a piece is crazed, please ask us.
Painted with the "Teardrop" (as defined by George and Mickey Deike in their magisterial study of this pattern- "Feathers and Foliage) variant of the pattern. This is a very simple pattern, quite conceivably painted by children, with almost no decorative embellishment. Deike illustrate various pieces of this design. Although this is a pearlware piece, it was made right on the cusp of the adoption of whiteware spatter designs. The colour palette used in the enamelling of these pieces was not available for high temperature underglaze painting until the 1820's;– supporting that thesis. There is no archaeological evidence as to the place of origin of these pieces. Whatever the origin, this is a charming miniature piece-probably from a child's toy set.
Condition.
In overall good condition. A small rim nibble to the cup, together with a restored crack to the saucer.
Dimensions.
Saucer–11 cm in diameter.
Cup– 4.5 cm in height
We do not offer combined purchase. The time it takes to source and pack items is considerable.
If the postage policy specifies that postage is included, we will send by tracked postage, rather than tracked and signed. If you wish for the latter, please let us know. There will be an additional charge which we will notify to you.
When we send by tracked alone the item will be at your risk from the point that we can prove, by means of showing a delivery confirmation, that it was delivered to your premises. Until that point, the item will be at our risk.
We are prepared to deliver all over the world, except (for obvious reasons, given the Russian state's unprovoked acts of aggression in Ukraine) to Russia.
We aim to ensure that our descriptions are absolutely accurate. Nevertheless, antique porcelain is never perfect. We use high definition photography with the aim of making the condition of any item extremely clear. Defects which are obvious in the photography we use are deemed to have been declared, even if we do not specifically refer to them in the description.
Restoration is sometimes extremely difficult to detect. We use UV light and transmitted light to check whether restoration has occurred. Sometimes, even those methodologies do not reveal restoration. If you are able, notwithstanding the definition, to show that restoration of a significant nature has occurred, we would obviously allow cancellation of the sale in such circumstances.
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