Scarce small Georgian enamelled white opaline glass tea saucer

This is a scarce small enamelled glass tea saucer dating from the middle of the 18th century, c1750, and probably originating in Germany. Such pieces were blown to try and emulate the Chinese porcelain that was so successful in the European market and which the European producers were striving to develop. The saucer is in excellent condition for its age. This means, of course, that it shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base commensurate with over 250 years of use. It has a rough pontil mark on the middle of the base. The saucer is in white opaline glass and has a shallow cup-shape, measuring 11.7 cm (4.7 inches) in diameter at the rim; and is only 2.5 cm (1 inch) in height. The inside of the saucer is enamelled with polychrome flowers and birds in wheat fields around a central circle with a Chinoiserie scene. The saucer is raised on a small ring foot. There are no chips, cracks, or any evidence of restoration. There is some light abrasion to the underside of the foot ring. There are two collectors’ stickers to the underside of the saucer. It weighs only 85 g. (~ 3 oz.). Quote item: 7029a Please note: 1. All prices quoted are exclusive of postage. Postage is calculated by weight and charged at the prevailing UK Post Office rates without any additional fees for materials. Please see our Shipping & Returns page for more information. 2. Payment is by Paypal, by credit/debit card (through Paypal as clearer), by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or by personal cheque. We do not retain any of your financial information on our system. If you wish to make an alternative payment arrangement please contact us at [email protected]. 3. If you decide that you do not like the piece you have bought when it arrives you have up to 30 days to return the piece to us. Please note our returns policy on our Shipping & Returns page.