“Fairyland Lustre” Coffee Cup and Saucer, c. 1920
This small teacup and saucer was designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood as part of the Fairyland Lustre series. It features a lustrous, iridescent glaze and whimsical, hand-painted detailing typical of the collection. The set is delicate and highly collectible, reflecting the distinctive style of early 20th-century Wedgwood design. Its compact size and fine craftsmanship make it both a functional piece and a charming example of decorative art.
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Engraved with the crest of Fortescue and inscribed as gift in 1830 from Countess Fortescue to her daughter Lady Anne Fortescue.
Arm badges became a popular accessory of office in 17th-century England and remained so throughout the 18th century.
Engraved with script monogram AMVG, which may represent Abraham Van Gaasbeek and Maria Osterhoudt, who married in 1827 in a Dutch Reform church in Ulster County, NY.
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