High Tea: Royal Paragon Iceland Poppy Creamer

High Tea: Royal Paragon Iceland Poppy Creamer

R 1,450.00
R 1,450.00
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High Tea: Royal Paragon Iceland Poppy Creamer
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High Tea: Royal Paragon Iceland Poppy Creamer

High Tea: Royal Paragon Iceland Poppy Creamer

1930s Royal Paragon Art Deco Fine Bone China Creamer — Mixed Iceland Poppies.

An exceptional, investment-grade Art Deco Royal Paragon fine bone china creamer/milk jug executed in the legendary and highly coveted "Iceland Poppy" pattern. This exquisite piece showcases the pinnacle of pre-war British ceramic art, boasting a striking conical form intersected by crisp black horizontal pinstripes.

The body is magnificently adorned with vibrant hand-painted Iceland poppies in rich acid-yellow, forget-me-not blue, and soft violet-pink enamels against a brilliant white ground. The base features the prestigious Royal Warrant backstamp inscribed: "REPLICA OF SERVICE MADE FOR H.M. THE QUEEN" — indicating this pattern was inspired directly by the elite custom porcelain dinner service created by Paragon for Queen Mary in the 1930s.

Original Intended Use: A luxury milk or cream serving jug accompanying a high-society afternoon tea service.

Alternate Suggested Use: A spectacular visual statement piece for a high-end display cabinet.
More Details

The body is magnificently adorned with vibrant, hand-painted Iceland poppies in rich acid-yellow, forget-me-not blue, and soft violet-pink enamels against a brilliant white ground. The design is beautifully anchored by a bold, structurally geometric angular handle and a matching painted base rim finished in an artistic sponged leaf-green wash.

The flat thumb-rest area of the geometric handle features two distinct hand-painted black rectangular blocks, emphasizing its high-end Art Deco styling.

Most importantly, the base features the prestigious Royal Warrant backstamp boldly inscribed with: “REPLICA OF SERVICE MADE FOR H.M. THE QUEEN.” This indicates that this specific pattern series was inspired directly by the elite custom porcelain dinner service created by Paragon for Her Majesty Queen Mary in the 1930s.
Did you Know?

Did you know that the Paragon China Company was so highly revered for its superior craftsmanship that it received multiple Royal Warrants from the British Royal Family?

This specific backstamp, featuring the "Replica of Service Made for H.M. The Queen" text, makes it a rare and incredibly sought-after artifact of pre-war royal commemorative history. Because these pieces were entirely hand-painted, no two jugs are completely identical, making each piece a unique work of art.

This pattern commands stellar prices globally, with single matching items frequently changing hands for thousands of Rands among specialized elite porcelain circles.

To retain its investment value and protect the hand-applied enamel glaze from fading, always hand-wash this piece gently and avoid modern dishwashers completely.
Origin & Era

Made in United Kingdom (Staffordshire, England), 1933-1938.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Height 7.5cm, Length 15cm, Width 8.5cm.
Vintage Condition

Minor age-related wear.

The bone china retains an exquisite ring when tapped and shows gorgeous, bright glaze clarity. The hand-painted enamels are wonderfully vibrant with excellent gloss.

Shows minor surface rub wear to the delicate green sponging on the geometric handle and very faint glaze imperfections/firing spots on the inner rim from factory production, completely consistent with 1930s manufacturing. Free from major structural cracks or structural repairs.
Price
R 1,450.00
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