Cup and Saucer Tea set

By mimi45am, 31 October, 2008
Description

Its very delicate, has gold trim and painted picture on the outside.  When you hold the cup up you can see the picture of an oriental woman in the bottom.  You only can see the face of the woman if you hold the empty cup up towards the light.

Category
Other
Medium
porcelain or some type of china
Condition
Mint
History
This item was handed down by the family.
Price Paid (If known)
Handed down from family
For Sale?
No
Photos

jegratis

16 years ago

Do you know the name of the company that made these dishes?  I have a similiar set, different style on the outside but it is the same woman on the bottom.  I have been trying to get info on this I have the teapot, teacups, creamer, sugar holder and small plates.
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Lovejoy

16 years ago

These are Japanese " Lithophanes", made from the late 19th Century throught the 1950's.  While not mass produced in the modern sense of the term, they were made in huge numbers and are not rare. Here's a link to get you started: http://www.lithophane.org.uk/japanese/japanese.html.

 

Lovejoy 

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