Very attractive, antique, Georgian, London-shaped, tea cup & saucer c1820

Tea was first offered in London coffee houses around 1660 and was popularised in literary circles by Queen Catherine, wife of Charles II
It was imported in limited quantities by merchant ships and was so expensive that only the comparatively rich could afford to drink it
Although not considered good manners today, during the late 1700s and early 1800s, tea was often drunk from saucers (deeper than today’s, the saucers were similar in shape to the Chinese bowls of the 17th century). It's thought that the practice came from Russia, where samovars kept tea very hot and strong. Pouring from cup into saucer was a quick way to cool the tea

No maker's marks

Hand painted with pink roses and foliage in green, black, blue and orange

Rich, bright colours

The cup has a single, hairline crack. The saucer is in excellent condition. Please examine photos carefully as these are part of the condition description

Cup:
Height: 6.2cm 
Diameter: 9cm

Saucer:
Height: 3.6cm
Diameter: 14.4cm