These Wedgwood earthenware tea saucers were selected for their pattern integrity, form, and clear documentation of early twentieth-century English production. Made in England and date-marked IV / 16 (April 1916), they represent the Beatrice pattern, a brown transferware design rooted in Victorian Revival aesthetics that remained influential into the First World War period.
The Beatrice pattern is rendered in rich brown transfer on a warm cream body, with detailed floral and foliate motifs framed by a structured border. The decoration is balanced and deliberate, reflecting Wedgwood’s approach to transferware intended for regular domestic use while maintaining visual refinement.
Each saucer is a deeper, earlier form, measuring approximately 5.75 inches in diameter with gently raised sides and a defined central cup well. This shape was designed to securely hold teacups and is characteristic of traditional English tea services from this period, differing from later, flatter saucer forms.
The matching pattern, form, and date marks across the group make this set particularly cohesive and appealing, whether assembled as part of a period tea service, used as authentic replacements, or displayed as an example of early twentieth-century English transferware.
The saucers are in good antique condition, with no cracks or repairs observed. Age-appropriate wear is present and consistent with over a century of use, including light surface marks, minor glaze thinning, and gentle rim wear from stacking. The transfer decoration remains clear and well defined.
These Wedgwood earthenware tea saucers were selected for their pattern integrity, form, and clear documentation of early twentieth-century English production. Made in England and date-marked IV / 16 (April 1916), they represent the Beatrice pattern, a brown transferware design rooted in Victorian Revival aesthetics that remained influential into the First World War period.
The Beatrice pattern is rendered in rich brown transfer on a warm cream body, with detailed floral and foliate motifs framed by a structured border. The decoration is balanced and deliberate, reflecting Wedgwood’s approach to transferware intended for regular domestic use while maintaining visual refinement.
Each saucer is a deeper, earlier form, measuring approximately 5.75 inches in diameter with gently raised sides and a defined central cup well. This shape was designed to securely hold teacups and is characteristic of traditional English tea services from this period, differing from later, flatter saucer forms.
The matching pattern, form, and date marks across the group make this set particularly cohesive and appealing, whether assembled as part of a period tea service, used as authentic replacements, or displayed as an example of early twentieth-century English transferware.
The saucers are in good antique condition, with no cracks or repairs observed. Age-appropriate wear is present and consistent with over a century of use, including light surface marks, minor glaze thinning, and gentle rim wear from stacking. The transfer decoration remains clear and well defined.
