Oh we have a beauty for today’s Teacup Tuesday, in this Adderley gold teacup! If you’re just joining us, you might want to get some background about Teacup Tuesday. Otherwise, here’s the usual Instagram post to start us off.
Teacup Tuesday 03 March 2020
Welcome to this week’s Teacup Tuesday and this really beautiful gold teacup! All that gilt is so unique – and it was fun the way I got it too! That story and more on the blog today, so pop on over. Just tap @mantelandtable then tap the blue link. Hope to see you there!
Extra Adderley Gold Teacup Tidbits
Isn’t this lovely? It’s the perfect teacup for spring with its flowering branches! We happen to have some flowering branches in the yard right now, so not wanting to miss a perfect opportunity, I cut some for this Adderley gold teacup!
The way I came by this beauty is kind of a fun story. I was at happy hour with my dear friend Carie the other day, and she mentioned she was going antiquing that weekend. I jokingly said what I almost always say, which is “If you see anything I can’t live without, grab it!”
Whereupon, she said she’d keep an eye out specifically for teacups, and send me pictures on the spot! Which she did!
So for about an hour on Saturday, she sent me over 50 pictures of beautiful teacups, and I got to say yea or nay! It was so fun – almost like being there. And I got my chores done at the same time! (Albeit more slowly than I would have if I hadn’t been stopping to look at teacups from time to time!) But still.
She dropped my purchases off to me on her way home, and I exchanged a check for a couple packets of vintage teacups! I couldn’t wait to unwrap them and we oohed and ahhed over them all! But this one really stood out with all that beautiful gold.
Manufacturer’s Info
So as I’m sure you guessed, the maker of our teacup is Adderley. Like most of the English potteries, Adderley changed hands and names often over the years. They started out in 1853 as Hulse, Nixon & Adderley, and operated at the Daisy Bank Works through many, if not all, of those changes.
The original partners were Richard Booth Hulse, John Nixon, Rupert Adderly and William Alsager Adderley. Nixon and Rupert Adderley left the company early on, and the remaining partners changed the name to Hulse & Adderley around 1869.
When Mr Hulse died in 1875, William A Adderley went it alone, and created William A Adderley and Co. He kept that name from 1876 to 1905. Then in 1906, for reasons I couldn’t find out, he changed the name to Adderleys Ltd. Finally, in 1947 Ridgway Potteries Ltd acquired the company. They still used the Adderleys name for many years.
Based on the mark, we know our beautiful Adderley gold teacup was made after 1947 – that’s when they added the date under the crown too. I’m pretty sure the hand written number H1210 is the pattern number. I couldn’t find anything about it though, so – like always – if you know, let me know!
Adderley Gold Teacup ~ Behind the Scenes
I knew as soon as I got this cup, that I wanted to photograph it with plum blossoms. Our lovely tree only blooms for a little bit, and it was just a wonderful coincidence that I got this teacup while it was flowering!
And maybe it was all the gold on the cup that made me want gold frames in the picture too! It was a little tricky to take the photos without getting myself in the mirrors, but I managed. That’s why there are no head-on shots, though!
It was starting to get dark as I worked. And there at the end, I got some beautiful sunset and blue hour action!
So there’s the story of the Adderley gold teacup. I hope you like this beautiful cup and saucer as much as I do!
Teacup Shopping
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Kathy A says
That cup is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for such an informative post–it took some research! I love learning bit-size tid-bits like that!
Barbara Leone says
Thanks so much Kathy – I’m so glad you liked it! I love finding out about the history of a thing too! 😉 I’m so happy you stopped by – hope you have a great day! ❤️
Loni says
This is such a lovely tea cup and it was meant to be that your plum tree was flowering because your pictures came out perfect! Blessings, Loni
Barbara Leone says
Thanks so much Loni – how sweet of you! I’m going to go over to your blog next. It’s so fun to find new inspiration out there! I’m so glad you stopped by! ❤️
Terri Cnudde says
Soooo pretty!! Perfect for spring and Easter! Beautiful Barbara!
Barbara Leone says
Thanks Terri! I thought of you with those pretty little blossoms – yours will definitely last longer! 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful day over there! ❤️
Happy Haute Home says
I love the gold design of this teacup! Just beautiful…great choice Barbara. I also can’t believe you have blooming cherry trees! Still way too cold here, in the 40s this week. Your cup and blossoms look lovely together.!
Barbara Leone says
Hi Denise! Yes our spring starts much earlier than yours I’m afraid! Sometimes they bloom a little early though and the rain makes them all fall off! Such a delicate balance! 🙂 Happy Tuesday and have fun over there! ❤️
Carie Mitchell says
That truly was my favorite find of all! I had so much fun looking for treasures for the blog. Lovely pattern and perfect for the flowering branches. Makes me want to come over have some tea and just enjoy the moments! Thank you for brightening up the day!
Barbara Leone says
Yaay – any time! Thanks a million for being such a wonderful personal shopper – you could have a whole new career! 🙂 Hope you have a lovely day my friend! ❤️❤️