Tea Cup Purple Violets footed Melon Shape Japan Vintage Retro TeaTime Elegant Tea Gift Mid Century Shabby Chic WhenRosesBloom Classic Tea

Footed Violet Teacup Melon shaped Unmarked Made in Japan. Lovely Violets.  Delightful china cup and saucer ready for a "spot of tea"...so elegant...my grandmother always said that tea tasted better when drinking out of a china cup. The elegant violets add a special touch to your tea time ritual. This teacup would be a lovely way to enjoy your breakfast or afternoon tea.
This would be the special shower, birthday or tea party gift for that special someone who would love an indulgence. Violets are associated with St. Valentine's day and are an early token of love. Until the 1930's, violets were given a tokens of love rather than roses. It was very common to have a box of chocolates with a quaint bunch of violets on top. Violets are also considered February's Birthday flower. (see pics and check shop main page for more info on shop policies/shipping/ etc.--ask questions if needed.) Also, check out our shop for more items in the WhenRosesBloom collection too.

It is a typical Mid Century cup and saucer set from a time when time was taken to enjoy a moment from the cares of the day...a cup and saucer to use...pretty on the shelf and pretty in the hand...a perfect indulgence.

We Love Pretty Teacups and are always on the "treasure hunt" for unique and pretty sets to offer in our shops. As members of the Daughters of the British Empire, tea time is a very special part of our life.

Please see my other listings in our shop for other teacups from this collection.

DIMENSIONS and SPECS: Teacup is approx. 3"tall and the saucer is approx. 5 1/4" diameter across. The cup is approx. 4 1/2" across the top at the handle, including handle. No obvious chips, cracks. Gold on fancy handle, dainty feet and edges of cup and saucer. Mother of Pearl luster on inside/outside of cup and on saucer. Gold is slightly irregular/worn on handle & cup edges typical of Mid Century mass produced Japanese china. (see pictures) The cup has violet decoration outside the cup (front and back and on the saucer with gold accents. The china has an ribbed "melon shaped" pattern and saucer has a scalloped pattern at edge. Circa 1940's-1950's. It is unmarked China most likely had a sticker Made in Japan. It is in the style of mid century china with the style of the cup and saucer one that was used on many pieces of Mid Century Japanese china teacups that the "ladies who lunched" loved and and shared. It is typical of the mid century Japanese china that was so popular after the Second World War. Please see photos as they are part of the description. Use zoom feature to see greater detail.

Please note that vintage items are at least 20 years old and have had a prior "life" and will have some normal wear and imperfections appropriate with the age. Any major or noticeable flaws will be mentioned in the listing. You are purchasing a Single footed melon shaped China teacup and saucer with violets only. Any other items shown in photos are for display purposes only and are not included with purchase.
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SHIPPING unless otherwise noted is for the continental (48 states) United States and does not automatically include insurance unless noted. We can combine multiple purchase items for shipping cost savings--ask before placing order for details. We package your order with care and in a manner in which we would like to have our items sent to us. Generally, we ship 1st class or Priority mail 1 to 3 days after we receive your order.   Please let us know if you have any special time needs. Shipping cost includes a small amount for packing materials/handling. We try to ship your order within 1 to 3 days but If you have special time needs, let us know. INSURANCE is not included in this shipping quote. If you have any questions or If shipping upgrade/insurance is desired, please e-mail to contact us before purchase for details and price adjustment for shipping upgrade/insurance if needed. All shiping costs are non refundable. Check Shop MAIN PAGE for more information about shipping/policies/FAQ/etc as they are part of the listing description and Ask questions if needed.

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