Early Spode Imari Lidded Cup, Pearl Bead Border, Regency, C.1815

A fine English porcelain lidded chocolate cup attributed to Spode, dating to the Regency period around 1815. The classic form with twin handles and domed lid is hand-painted in the iconic Imari palette—cobalt blue, iron red, and soft green enamels, accented with gilded highlights and a raised pearl beaded rim. The cup and lid both bear a hand-painted green Roman numeral “II,” a typical matching mark for this era before factory-printed marks came into use.                   The Spode factory was among the earliest to develop English bone china and set the standard for durability and translucency in Regency porcelain. Condition: A small chip to the inner edge of the lid (not visible when the lid is closed), minor wear to the gilding. Enamels and gold remain bright and unfaded. No cracks or restoration. Dimensions: Weight: 300 g Height: 12 cm Width (handle to handle): 14 cm Diameter (rim): 9 cm Shipping & Packaging: Fully tracked and insured delivery. . Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible. . Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.