This Teacup was also known as a “porringer” in the 19th century. Teacups were made and recorded as far back as 1750 in Charlestown, Mass. I don’t make the shallow and wide form found earlier, but a deeper porringer dating to the 1820’s. Maybe its purpose changed from being a handled bowl to becoming a teacup. I don’t know. This is one of the mysteries.
I have been selling this original studio shape for over fifteen years now. The candlestick is hand-thrown on the potter’s wheel.
9P8M
8 oz. Black & Gold,
Marbled
8 oz. Black & Gold,
Marbled
11CSS - Gold on Black