Lusterware Teacup Set Appraisal

Iridescent Lusterware Teacup and Saucer Set

This item is an iridescent lusterware teacup and saucer set, likely crafted from ceramic or porcelain, given its smooth, glazed surface. The primary colors exhibited are a soft, opalescent white with significant greenish-blue accents on both the interior of the cup and the surface of the saucer. The iridescence gives the white areas a soft, shifting rainbow sheen, characteristic of lusterware finishes. Both pieces feature a repeating pattern of raised, bead-like dots in a metallic gold or bronze color, indicating hand-application or a specialized manufacturing process. On the teacup, these beaded lines form a crown-like or pointed design around the interior rim. The saucer features a more geometric, star-shaped or angular design outlined with the same beaded pattern, with the green-blue color filling in the sections defined by these lines. The edges of both the cup and saucer are scalloped or wavy, further adorned with a continuous line of the small, beaded detailing. The overall construction appears delicate, suggesting a decorative rather than purely utilitarian purpose, though it is functional as a teacup and saucer. There are no immediately visible chips, cracks, or significant repair, however, some slight wear to the metallic beaded details, typical of age and handling, may be present upon closer inspection. The condition seems good, with a visible patina that enhances its vintage appeal. No specific maker's marks or signatures are discernible from the provided image. The style and iridescence suggest an origin possibly from the late 19th to mid-20th century, a popular period for lusterware. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with attention to detail in the applied decoration and the molded shape of the pieces.