{"product_id":"mint-1901-royal-worcester-miniature-teacup-saucer-blush-ivory-rn-234574","title":"MINT 1901 Royal Worcester Miniature Teacup \u0026 Saucer - Blush Ivory -RN 234574","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and exceptional antique miniature teacup and saucer from the world-renowned \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Worcester\u003c\/strong\u003e factory, precisely dated to \u003cstrong\u003e1901\u003c\/strong\u003e via the factory's puce \u003cstrong\u003e'10-dot' date code\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most reliable and sought-after dating systems in English ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished in Royal Worcester's iconic satin-matte \u003cstrong\u003e'Blush Ivory'\u003c\/strong\u003e glaze — a sophisticated technique producing a soft apricot-to-ivory gradient that was the height of Victorian decorative fashion — the piece is exquisitely hand-painted with wild floral sprays including \u003cstrong\u003ewild roses, primroses, and violets\u003c\/strong\u003e, all accented with fine \u003cstrong\u003eraised gold gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e. The scalloped shape is registered under \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Registration Number RN 234574\u003c\/strong\u003e, first patented in 1894, confirming this as an authentic example of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn absolute mint antique condition — no chips, cracks, crazing, or gilt loss. A true cabinet-quality specimen and a remarkable find for collectors of Royal Worcester, Victorian porcelain, or miniature ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Worcester, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1901 (confirmed by puce 10-dot factory date code)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blush Ivory (satin-matte apricot-to-ivory gradient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted wild roses, primroses \u0026amp; violets; raised gold gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scalloped — RN 234574 (first registered 1894)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4cms | \u003cstrong\u003eSaucer diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8cms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint antique — no chips, cracks, crazing, or gilt loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royal Worcester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402786316620,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/8726\/2284\/files\/31c303c1-il_fullxfull.7967817009_4wvl.jpg?v=1777401577","url":"https:\/\/bshivedesign.co.uk\/products\/mint-1901-royal-worcester-miniature-teacup-saucer-blush-ivory-rn-234574","provider":"BsHiveDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}