Gainsborough China - Tatton - Edinburgh

A vintage china teacup, saucer and tea plate trio.

A cream coloured china body with 'oranges' and green leaves. Hand painted over transfer print. There is a sweet border of little russet red flowers around the rim on the inside of the teacup.

On the other edge of the tea plate and saucer contrasting hand painted deep russet red flowers and green leaves.

A soft scalloped edge trimmed with gold. The tea plate measures 17.5cm.

Vintage china in excellent condition.

Backstamp: Gainsborough China. Tatton. Edinburgh.

After a little investigation we have discovered that Tatton was likely to be Henry Tatton, a retailer of fine goods in Edinburgh, Scotland in the early 20th century. This china is very similar indeed to Plant Tuscan China made in the 1920s and 30s in the Staffordshire Potteries. There is very little information available regarding Gainsborough China and the Scottish retailer.

A rare vintage teacup, saucer and tea plate for afternoon tea and a lovely gift for someone special.