Pansy Teacups

Since we are on the topic of pansies, I thought you might enjoy seeing some of my pansy teacups. Searching for pansy teacups was something that my mother and I enjoyed doing together. It was fun to have something we were purposefully looking for as we browsed shops together. Antique shop, thrift stores, and an occasional tea shop were places that we found these little treasures. Most of the pansy teacups in my collection were my mother's, although a few were some I found in our searches. At this point I don't remember whose were whose. I've added information from the markings on the bottom of the cups and saucers. For me, it adds interest as I try to discover the history of each teacup. After awhile, it becomes easy to identify a teacup's origin simply by looking at it and not having to depend upon its marking. And just like with garment styles, each period has its own unique style and design. 

Royale Garden
Bone China ~ Staffs, England

Formalities by Baum Brothers
Bone China ~ Made in England

Ornamental Collectibles
Made in China

Regency English
Bone China ~ Made in England

Pansy
By Sango ~ Made in Japan

Saji Fancy China
Occupied Japan

Original Napco China
Hand Painted ~ Made in Japan

No Markings

Castle China
Made in Japan

Child's Teacup & Saucer
Hand Painted ~ No Markings

Hand Painted & Made By...
H.L. Effie Foster 1956
"May Good Thoughts Follow You Always"
to "Ellen Martin"

Windsor Bone China
Made in England

Royal Stuart
Fine Bone China ~ Made in England

Royal Patrician
Fine Bone China ~ Staffordshire England

Today I am linking to Heather's Tea Trolley.