Colclough China Ltd was formed in 1937 and operated their works at Longton, Stock-On-Trent.
Colclough China ceased operations in 1996 after having first been acquired by the Ridgeway Group and then subsequently, the Royal Doulton group.
COLCLOUGH (RIDGWAY) ENGLAND - Teacup ONLY
Circa 1955 ~ 1964 (period positively identified by the backstamp used which includes Ridgway Potteries text)
Fine Bone China
Translucent china, meaning that when this teacup is held to the light, you can see the shadow of your fingers through the china
Teacup ONLY
Shape: Traditional English one cup with a lightly scalloped top rim
Pattern: 7876
The artwork design centres around Violets, with some foliage. One group of Violets is very large while on the other side of the cup the artwork is much smaller, there is also a small piece of artwork inside the teacup. Gold gilding to the top rim, base foot and both sides plus the back of the handle.
This looks to be transferware but the Gold gilding has been hand applied (Gilder's markings to the underside)
Bright white base china
DIMENSIONS:
86mm diameter 'mouth'
73mm height
'Standard' cup handle (not the Countess style or other fancy variations)
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Printed in Black
(Crown graphic)
BONE CHINA
F56 S
(Pink flowing writing Colclough)
MADE IN ENGLAND (following an upturning curve)
A PRODUCT OF
RIDGWAY POTTERIES LTD
(Lime Green text)
PATT No
7876
No artist markings but the Gold gilder's mark is present
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO crazing observed (dry & wet test methods)
NO discolouration to the artwork on any of the teacups
NO wear is apparent to the artwork, outside and within
Gold gilding is in very good condition as it shows barely any handling wear at all, even on the handle (which is the area most often subject to normal wear n tear) of all cups
NO fleabites
