Crown Devon pottery started its life as S. Fielding & Co. Simon Fielding took over the Railway Works in Stoke-on-Trent in 1878 and started making pottery. Early pottery such as the Fielding ‘majolica’ really put S. Fielding & Co. on the map. From 1921, the Crown Devon name was introduced, and the Railway Works was renamed the Devon Pottery. One of the most distinctive things about Crown Devon pottery is how it was able to ‘undercut’ its competitors at the time - creating lots of rivalry, but also competition, as there was now a British manufacturer that could compete with imported products. As Art Deco became more popular, Crown Devon responded and created new ranges and finishes to meet demand. Whilst the Crown Devon factory closed its doors in 1982, the wonderful figurines, products and tableware sets are still very much sought after and collected today.
This item is a rare and extra large fine porcelain cup and saucer manufactured by Crown Devon during the 1930’s. The large tea cup is decorated in black on white with a man at the sink on one side and clothing hanging on a line on the other. The cup has gold trim on the rim and handle and the word “Fathers” beneath the rim within the cup. The saucer is decorated with a laundry basket, a mop and pail and a man sweeping. The saucer rim has gold trim.
Both the saucer and cup are stamped underneath Crown Devon Fieldings Made in England 5599.
Besides mild age related crazing and slight discolouration on the inside bottom of the cup and slight fading of the gold trim on the cup rim, the set is in very good vintage condition.
Saucer height of rim: 2.4 cm, Diameter of base: 7 cm, Diameter of rim: 17 cm
Cup height of rim: 8.5 cm, Diameter of base: 5.8 cm, Diameter of rim: 10.8 cm
