Haviland Teacup ~ White & Gold Bliss!

Because I had a birthday one year, I now have a Haviland teacup! It might be my first piece of Haviland, and I’m just thrilled! Read on for more, starting with the original Instagram Post.

Teacup Tuesday 06 AUG 2019

Oh how I love white and gold china! And if it’s a teacup, even better. And if it’s Teacup Tuesday, the best! Isn’t this beautiful?! It’s the newest piece in my ever-growing collection, a gift from my sister in law- slash- partner in crime! (Our motto: If collecting way too much china, crystal, and silver is wrong, we don’t wanna be right!) So if you need me at all, be sure to speak loudly and make direct eye contact. I’ll be daydreaming about table settings and roses and romantic tea parties!

Haviland Teacup Tidbits

My sister in law (SIL) – who seems to be mentioned regularly here on Mantel and Table – just gave me this beautiful teacup. It was a late birthday present, and I was so excited I could hardly sit still! (Well ok, I didn’t sit still, I danced all over the living room, wagging it – and the saucer – in the air, and making celebratory noises!) (I did have a firm grip on them!)

So if that doesn’t make it clear enough, I totally love white and gold! I have several sets of white and gold china, and I love mixing them together. This Haviland teacup is one of the most stunning of my collection!

I love the designs at the handles! We thought they looked a bit like doves with olive branches in their beaks.

The second I unwrapped it, I pictured it with beautiful, feminine colors of white and blush. As if I was floating on a fluffy cloud at sunset, with this gorgeous cup and saucer balanced delicately on my lap.

Haviland Teacup Manufacturer’s Info

In true pottery style, the history of Haviland china is colorful and complicated. American, David Haviland started the company in 1839. He had moved to Limoges, France, specifically for the fine china that was being produced there. Since he was an American china merchant, he was planning to export it to America.

However, apparently the Parisian china artists didn’t want to make the styles Americans favored. So after much protest and strife, David opened his own factory and trained his own artisans. (Over the years, famous artists including Monet, Renoir, and Gauguin have designed or painted Haviland china!)

Also per tradition, David’s children worked with him in the business. They pioneered cutting edge techniques and made huge contributions to the entire porcelain industry. They also had differences of opinion, left to form their own potteries, moved to other countries, and so forth. There were cousins and grandchildren who also had their own companies, all with names that included “Haviland.” It can get pretty confusing trying to identify various pieces. But there’s lots of information out there if you’re as fascinated with this stuff as I am.

More Haviland info HERE.

The name of our Haviland teacup pattern is “Ranson.” It’s still readily available, and this exact pattern is in the shopping section – link below.

I didn’t find anything conclusive with my backstamp research, but likely they made our Haviland teacup between 1894 & 1931, and also probably decorated it about that time. When I looked it up online, I found variations in the decoration detail, which is pretty interesting. For instance, not all the pieces I found have the “olive branch” part of the dove. And there’s an all white version too.

Behind the Scenes

I basically had no issues or tricky things with this photo shoot. (There’s something new and different! ie: this post) My romantic white, gold, and blush rose vision was easy to put together.

Although it didn’t work out too well with my first try on the chaise lounge in the backyard, the second time was a charm. The wicker love seat on the front porch had better light. Also, the front porch didn’t have a bunch of ivy and twigs and bird feeders to navigate!

I had to scoot around on the porch to get the perfect shot, which was fun. But I had the most fun with these beautiful roses. They’re my very favorites! We got the bush from my in-laws when they moved out of my husband’s childhood home. As well as smelling like heaven, the color is gorgeous.

I should say colors, because there’s a whole range of shades. From pure white, through creamy ivory, to the most delicate pink and blush, like these.

I hope you love this beautiful teacup as much as I do. Let me know what you think in the Comments – I’d love to hear from you! Thanks as always, for being here and sharing the teacups!

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Have a Lovely Teacup Tuesday!

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