Vintage Belleek Neptune retailer Cream Lustre Teacup and Saucer Fine Irish Porcelain Collector's Gift

Mid century Irish porcelain teacup and saucer Neptune pattern by Belleek. SKU-1418

The tiny town of Belleek, Ireland, is most famous, however, for the beauty of its porcelain which has been heralded as the finest, thinnest ever made. To read more about Belleek Porcelain history, see:

https://rauantiques.com/blogs/canvases-carats-and-curiosities/from-famine-to-fortune-a-brief-history-of-belleek#:~:text=The%20town%20of%20Belleek%20Ireland,devastation%20caused%20by%20the%20famine.

This wonderful, and hard to find Belleek cup and saucer consists of a cream body with yellowish lustre swirls. The pattern resembles a sunray-like motif. The beautiful eggshell porcelain is so thin that held up to a light source, you can almost see through it

D E T A I L S :

Measures : Approx. 2.5 in H x 33/8 Diameter / 6.3 cm x 10.4 cm

Capacity : Approx. 100 ml / 4 fl. oz.

Weighs : Approx. 120 grams

Hallmarks retailer : 6th green back stamp 1965-1980

Condition : Very fine vintage condition with no cracks or repairs, has a lovely ding sound


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