18th C Georgian Creamware Teacup & Saucer, Handpainted, Twist Handle (Wedgwood?)

Indulge in the elegance of Georgian-era ceramics with this exquisite 18th century creamware teacup and dish, delicately handpainted and finished with a distinctive twist handle. This refined antique set beautifully captures the lightness, balance, and restrained luxury that made English creamware so highly prized across Europe in the late 1700s. With its fine potting, subtle glaze, and charming period decoration, this is a truly desirable piece for the discerning collector of early English pottery.

The teacup and matching dish (saucer) are crafted in classic creamware – a refined, pale earthenware body developed in the 18th century and made famous by leading English manufacturers such as Wedgwood. While unmarked, the style, quality, and period suggest a possible connection to Wedgwood or a contemporary high-end creamware maker. The piece features a beautifully modelled twist handle, a sophisticated and tactile detail that adds both visual interest and a sense of movement to the form.

Each element of this antique creamware teacup and dish has been carefully handpainted, showcasing the artistry and skill of the period. The decoration is executed with a light, elegant touch, enhancing rather than overwhelming the simple, graceful lines of the forms. Original handpainted detailing like this is increasingly scarce, especially on pieces that have survived in such presentable condition for over two centuries. The overall effect is one of understated luxury – a piece designed to be admired as much as used.

This 18th century teacup and saucer set is firmly rooted in the Georgian era, a time when tea drinking was both a social ritual and a display of taste and refinement. Creamware was at the cutting edge of fashionable tableware, prized by aristocratic and affluent households in Britain and beyond. Owning such a piece today offers not only aesthetic pleasure but also a tangible connection to that world of early tea rituals, candlelit parlours, and finely set tables.

Key Features:

• Authentic 18th century Georgian creamware teacup and dish (saucer)
• Delicate twist handle – a distinctive and elegant period feature
• Finely handpainted decoration, typical of late 18th century English pottery
• Possible Wedgwood or contemporary high-quality creamware manufacture (unmarked)
• Classic pale cream body with a soft, lustrous glaze
• Highly decorative and display-worthy, yet still functional with care
• Ideal for collectors of Georgian ceramics, creamware, and early English earthenware

Dimensions (approx.):

• Cup diameter: 8 cm
• Dish (saucer) diameter: 13 cm

Condition:

This antique creamware teacup and dish are in good condition for their age. There is a small chip to the surface glaze on the rim, noted for accuracy and clearly consistent with an 18th century piece that has been used and cherished. The chip appears to be superficial to the glaze rather than a structural break to the body, and does not detract from the overall display appeal. No major cracks or repairs are observed. As with all true antiques, minor age-related wear, subtle glaze imperfections, and firing characteristics are expected and form part of the piece’s authenticity and charm.

Collecting & Interior Use:

This 18th century creamware teacup and saucer would make a superb addition to any collection of Georgian ceramics, Wedgwood, early English pottery, creamware, or historical tea wares. It is equally at home in a curated display cabinet, on an antique dresser, or styled in a refined interior alongside period silver, glass, and fine textiles. Its compact scale and elegant profile make it a versatile decorative accent for both traditional and contemporary spaces, bringing a quiet sense of history and luxury to any room.

For collectors, this is an opportunity to acquire a genuine Georgian creamware piece with character, provenance in its style and manufacture, and the desirable combination of handpainted decoration and a twist handle. Early creamware of this quality continues to be sought after by connoisseurs worldwide, and examples with such charming features are increasingly difficult to source.

If you appreciate the subtle beauty of 18th century English pottery – the fine potting, soft glaze, and hand-applied detail – this creamware teacup and dish will be a rewarding and enduring addition to your collection.

Enquiries:
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