1960s Brownie Downing Cup and Saucer Set (Registered Design)
A charming 1960s English cup and saucer set featuring a delicate Brownie Downing illustration, produced under a registered design and reflecting mid-century nurseryware aesthetics.
This sweet Brownie Downing cup and saucer set dates to the 1960s and showcases the distinctive ethereal child illustration style associated with Brownie Downing.The softly toned imagery, paired with gentle floral elements, was popular in children’s and nursery tableware during the mid-20th century.
The base of the cup is marked “Registered Design”, indicating a protected decorative design rather than a mass-produced transfer, which was common for licensed or artist-associated wares of this era. The form, glaze tone, and printed decoration are consistent with English ceramic production, most likely intended for decorative or commemorative use rather than heavy everyday service.
Brownie Downing’s artwork was widely adapted to ceramics, prints, and children’s goods from the 1950s through the 1970s, making pieces like this particularly appealing to collectors of vintage nursery décor, illustration-based ceramics, and mid-century children’s wares.
Features
Measurements: cup - 110mm wide × 80 mm deep × 70 mm high, saucer - 140mm diameter × 20 mm high
Condition: Excellent
Markings: Registered Design
Date Note: Date is an estimate based on available research and stylistic features. If you have additional information, please contact us to help update our records.
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Porcelain dolls and toys represent a unique category of collectible ceramics renowned for their fine artistry and exquisite details. Made from a specific blend of clay, feldspar, and quartz, porcelain is fired at high temperatures, resulting in a durable and often translucent material. This firing process allows for intricate detailing and smooth surfaces, making porcelain ideal for creating lifelike dolls and toys.
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