Patterned on the Inside Rather Than the Outside

Teacups usually have their patterns on the outside and not within. Yet this chrysanthemum teacup made by the Paragon China Company in the early 1950s is different. The outside of the cup is completely plain except for a single band of gold, whereas the inside is ornately gilded and the hand painted pattern of three chrysanthemums appearing at the bottom of the cup. Perhaps it is a reward for the drinker who finishes their tea.

This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a weekly challenge called “Snap Happy”. A different theme chosen by a member of the group each week, and the image is to be posted on the Monday of the week.

This week the theme, “different” was chosen by Jette, jettebaltzer.

When I heard the theme, I had a few ideas that immediately sprung to mind. This teacup with a difference was one of them. I hope that you will consider it different enough.

The Paragon China Company was a British manufacturer of bone china from 1919 to 1960, based in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, previously known as the Star China Company, and more recently part of the Royal Doulton group. Paragon was noted for producing high quality teaware and tableware, and was granted royal warrants of appointment by several members of the British Royal Family.

Taken on: September 9, 2020

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Camera: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS, f/2.8, 1/15 sec, 6.2mm, ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

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