Rose Medallion is an exquisite, beloved classic pattern that abounds with beautiful colors and details that has captivated china lovers for hundreds of years.
This is a married teacup and saucer. The teacup features Rose Canton with medallion pattern and is marked "Made in China" and the saucer is Thousand Butterflies and marked "China."
The cup measures 4"x3"x2" and the saucer is 5.5" in diameter.
General Note for the Rose Medallion Event Sale: Please note that these pieces are antique and have typical wear commensurate with age (mild paint wear, flea bites). Large defects will be noted above if present. Pictures are part of the description, please review closely.
Terminology:
Rose Medallion: Pattern with alternating panels of botanicals or with people around a central medallion
Rose Canton: A Rose Medallion pattern with alternating panels of botanicals, flowers, insects and birds around a central medallion.
Rose Mandarin: A Rose Medallion pattern with alternating panels of people with botanicals
Dating:
No date with a unglazed foot: Circa 1860
"China": Circa 1890
"Made in China": Circa 1920
Chinese symbols or "Made in Hong Kong": More contemporary although any in this collection are believed to be vintage.
