c1795 Antique Coalport John Rose Period Tea Set for 8 people.
Includes Teapot 9 & 7/8 " or 25cm length
6 & 1/2" or 16.5cm height
Jug 5.11" or 13cm height
Sucrier / Sugar Bowl 5 & 1/2" or 14cm height
5 & 1/4" or 13.5cm length
Slop Bowl (Tea Leaf Bowl) 3 & 1/4" or 8cm height
6 & 1/4 or 16
Includes Teapot 9 & 7/8 " or 25cm length
6 & 1/2" or 16.5cm height
Jug 5.11" or 13cm height
Sucrier / Sugar Bowl 5 & 1/2" or 14cm height
5 & 1/4" or 13.5cm length
Slop Bowl (Tea Leaf Bowl) 3 & 1/4" or 8cm height
6 & 1/4 or 16
8 Tea Bowls / Cup 3 & 1/4" or 8.2cms diameter 2 & 1/4" or 5.8cm height
8 Saucers 5 & 1/4" or 13.3cm diameter
8 Saucers 5 & 1/4" or 13.3cm diameter
Historical Significance
Foundation: John Rose founded the Coalport Porcelain Works in Shropshire, England, after his apprenticeship at the Caughley porcelain factory.
Growth: The factory quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality porcelain, often referred to as Coalbrookdale porcelain.
Design and Craftsmanship
Patterns and Styles: Coalport is known for its elaborate and detailed patterns, including floral designs, landscapes, and intricate gilding.
Innovations: The factory introduced several innovations in porcelain production, such as the use of bone china, which became a hallmark of British porcelain.
Collectibility
Popular Items: Collectors often seek out Coalport tableware, vases, and figurines. Pieces from the early 18th century are particularly prized.
Legacy
Continued Influence: Even after John Rose’s death in 1841, the Coalport factory continued to thrive, influencing porcelain production in Britain and beyond.
Museum Collections: Many museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, have extensive collections of Coalport porcelain.
This set is a museum quality example of antique Coalport.
Condition.
Inspection found;
Teapot has numerous cracks to the body / base . Small historically repaired break to rim.
Lid has small chips/frits under the rim (approximately 8)
Jug has old restoration to rim with short hairline.
Sucrier has chip to rim with hairline, 2nd faint rim hairline, 2 small chips to foot rim . The lid has small chip to rim underside.
Teapot stand has 3 small chips to the foot rim.
Bowl has a very small chip to rim and chip to the inside of foot rim.
Lid has small chips/frits under the rim (approximately 8)
Jug has old restoration to rim with short hairline.
Sucrier has chip to rim with hairline, 2nd faint rim hairline, 2 small chips to foot rim . The lid has small chip to rim underside.
Teapot stand has 3 small chips to the foot rim.
Bowl has a very small chip to rim and chip to the inside of foot rim.
1 cup has crack to the handle
1 saucer has a star crack
1 saucer has a chip to the foot rim.
The remainder of cups/saucers are undamaged.
All pieces have gilt wear. The cups have wear to rims and saucers in the centre
All have some gilt wear most noticeable on rims.
No other notable chips cracks or restoration.
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