Floral Transferware Teacup Appraisal

Vintage Silver-Plated Teacup and Saucer with Floral Transferware Decorative Finish

This item is a decorative teacup and saucer set featuring a distinctive metallic or pearlescent luster finish combined with multi-colored floral decals. The exterior of the wide, shallow bowl teacup is adorned with yellow and pink floral patterns, possibly daffodils or lilies, against a textured white and silver-toned ground. The cup features a standard loop handle and a slightly flared rim with a metallic border. The matching saucer echoes this floral motif and metallic trim. Although appearing ceramic in the photo, the provided context of the 'Taunton Mass EPNS' stamp indicates the base material is 'Electro-Plated Nickel Silver' (EPNS), suggesting this may be a metal service set that has been finished with a polychrome enamel or decorative glaze to mimic porcelain. The Taunton, Massachusetts origin points to a historic American metalworking hub, likely Reed & Barton or Poole Silver Co., dating this set to the mid-20th century. The condition shows visible signs of age including surface oxidation (tarnish) on the silvered areas, minor crazing or loss in the floral decals, and general wear to the luster finish, particularly around the rims. The craftsmanship reflects industrial mass-production from a period when silver-plated housewares were popularized for suburban middle-class dining.