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

A fine English porcelain lidded chocolate cupattributed to Spode, dating to the Regency period around 1815. The classic formwith twin handles and domed lid is hand-painted in the iconic Imaripalette—cobalt blue, iron red, and soft green enamels, accented with gildedhighlights and a raised pearl beaded rim. The cup and lid both bear ahand-painted green Roman numeral “II,” a typical matching mark for this erabefore factory-printed marks came into use.                   The Spode factory was among the earliest todevelop English bone china and set the standard for durability and translucencyin 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 andgold remain bright and unfaded. No cracks or restoration.Dimensions:Weight: 300 gHeight: 12 cmWidth (handle to handle): 14 cmDiameter (rim): 9 cmShipping & Packaging: Fully tracked and insureddelivery. . 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.