Antique Ridgway Flow Blue Oriental Breakfast Cup Large Oversized Teacup 1830s J

Name: Antique Ridgway Flow Blue Oriental Breakfast Cup Large Oversized Teacup 1830s J
Brand: William Ridgway / W.R. & Co.
SKU: 198493302358
Price: 17.50 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 17.50

Condition: Used

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View Antique Ridgway Flow Blue Oriental Breakfast Cup Large Oversized Teacup 1830s J with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. # Antique William Ridgway "Oriental" Flow Blue Large Oversized Breakfast Cup (c. 1830s). Dating precisely to the early 1830s (circa 1830–1834), this striking piece of historical transferware features a highly detailed, panoramic wrap-around scene reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with Middle Eastern and Eastern landscapes. # Antique William Ridgway "Oriental" Flow Blue Large Oversized Breakfast Cup (c. 1830s) Up for auction/sale is a beautiful, authentic piece of early Victorian Staffordshire pottery: an oversized breakfast cup in the highly collectible **"Oriental"** pattern by renowned British potter **William Ridgway**. Dating precisely to the early 1830s (circa 1830–1834), this striking piece of historical transferware features a highly detailed, panoramic wrap-around scene reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with Middle Eastern and Eastern landscapes. ### 🌟 Design & Visual Features * **Front Scene:** A beautifully rendered dromedary camel with a rider, guided by a figure on foot, set against a desert backdrop with a temple dome and stylized palm trees. * **Reverse Scene:** A scenic riverbank vignette featuring traditional figures gathering near the water with a grand hillside fortress or palace complex soaring on a high bluff across the water. * **Interior Rim:** Features a gorgeous, intricate floral lace and bouquet border lining the inner rim, complete with the visible hand-applied transfer paper seam alignment. * **Flow Blue Effect:** Exceptional depth of color with the characteristic deep cobalt blue ink bleeding and flowing into the glaze, creating a beautifully soft, dreamy, and romantic antique aesthetic. ### 📏 Dimensions & Size Classification Unlike standard, small afternoon teacups from the 1830s, this is a scarce, larger-scale vessel classified by collectors as an **Oversized Breakfast Cup** or **Mush Cup**. It matches the generous proportions loved by modern drinkware users: * **Height:** 3.25 inches * **Width (Rim Diameter):** 3.5 inches ### 🔍 Base & Workman Marks The recessed underside features an authentic hand-pressed, incised workman's tally mark **"J"** directly in the raw clay. This internal factory code was utilized by the Ridgway pottery works to track individual bench production or mold size allocations prior to kiln firing. (Note: As is highly common with hollowware pieces from this specific tea service, the matching ink pattern stamp was only applied to flat plates, while the cups relied exclusively on these pressed letters). ### 🛠️ Condition Report This cup is in **Good, Collectible Antique Condition** given its 190+ year age. * **Glaze:** Features a beautiful, stable, and glossy all-over glaze crazing consistent with authentic 19th-century earthenware. * **Rim & Handle:** The handle joint is strong and completely structurally sound. The top rim exhibits minor age-appropriate wear, including minimal dark pinpoint oxidation spots and small fleabite nicks standard for soft-paste ironstone of this era. * No major cracks, large structural chips, or modern repairs. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to evaluate the exact condition details. ### 📦 Shipping & Handling This delicate piece of history will be packed with professional-grade care. It will be wrapped securely in multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy, double-walled box to ensure a safe journey to your collection. *From a clean, smoke-free environment. Please feel free to reach out with any questions prior to bidding or purchase!* Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Cookware, Dinnerware & Serveware › Cup & Saucers. Brand: William Ridgway / W.R. & Co..