Paragon Tea Cups
Updated August 30, 2026
| Lot number | 44 |
| Auction | Cedars Fine Estate Part 1 |
| Date | September 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
A lot of Paragon fine bone china manufactured in Stoke-on-Trent, England, comprising two cups and two saucers in two distinct patterns. The first set is decorated in the Florabella pattern. It features a tall, footed cup with a flared rim and an ornate handle, paired with a matching scalloped saucer. The decoration consists of transfer-printed sprigs of blue and mauve flowers. Both pieces are finished with a blue scalloped border near the rims and hand-applied gilding to the edges, foot, and handle. The underside of each piece bears a blue transfer-printed mark reading: BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE QUEEN CHINA POTTERS PARAGON CHINA LTD. STOKE-ON-TRENT Florabella MADE IN ENGLAND REG'D L/L. A small hand-painted gold mark 8 or B is present on the saucer base. The second set features a floral rose pattern. It consists of a wide, low, footed tea cup with a scalloped rim and a scrolled handle, accompanied by a heavily scalloped saucer. Both pieces are decorated with transfer-printed pink and white roses with green foliage, with the pattern repeated on the interior of the cup. The set is finished with a pale green border and gilded accents. The underside of both pieces bears a gold transfer mark featuring PARAGON above two Royal Coats of Arms, followed by BY APPOINTMENT FINE BONE CHINA ENGLAND REGD. The saucer additionally features a hand-painted pattern number in orange: A 1652 / 8. Condition: Both sets are in good overall condition. There are no visible chips, cracks, or evident restorations. Minor wear to the gilding is present, consistent with age and light use. A small brown firing blemish is located on the underside rim of the Florabella saucer.
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