Queen Anne was a trade name used by Shore & Coggins and in later years, Ridgway Potteries (both in the same group of companies)
The inclusion of the text "A product of Ridgway Potteries Ltd" identifies this teacup from around the 1970's period
RIDGWAY POTTERIES (England) - Tea Cup ONLY
Trade name: Queen Anne
Fine Bone (translucent) China, meaning that if held to a strong light source you can see the shadow of your fingers through the china.
Teacup ONLY
Pattern: 8354 (we do not know if this pattern had a 'real life' name, we couldn't imagine the 'lady of the house' saying "could you pass me that 8354 teacup, dear?" while entertaining friends.
The base china is a bright White.
The design comprises a number of small White flowers, something like a primrose, with foliage. Around the upper section of the teacup (near the rim) is Silver coloured scroll work and a distinctive but pale Green 8mm band around the cup.
There is no artwork inside the teacup
All artwork appears to be transferware.
Gold gilding has been hand applied to the rim, the base and on the sides and back of the handle. pink/red roses with foliage with gold gilding around the top rim/outer edges, handle and base.
DIMENSIONS:
Standard one English teacup (not demitasse)
85mm diameter 'mouth' and stands at 75mm high
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Black print
(Crown graphic)
BONE CHINA
D 76 O
Queen Anne
(Pink text with stylised use of the lettering Q & A)
MADE IN ENGLAND
A PRODUCT OF
RIDGWAY POTTERIES LTD
(print colour changed to a light Grey, different font)
PATT No
8354
No artist marks on the base but there is a mark of the Gold gilder
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO crazing
NO discolouration, particularly inside the teacup i.e no tannin stains!
NO artwork damage
Gold gilding is in very good condition in all areas, even the sides and back of the handle, no wear signs at all
