This charming 19th-century yellow Mocha ware child’s cup and saucer is a delightful example of early ceramic artistry made for young hands. Its warm yellow-glazed body serves as the perfect backdrop for the striking dendritic decoration—tree-like patterns created using an age-old technique where acidic solutions react with the slip, forming organic, fern-like designs. Playful yet refined, this small set reflects the popular fascination with Mocha ware, which brought both durability and decorative appeal to everyday pottery.
Made in England, pieces like this were often given as gifts or used for teaching children proper table manners. Imagine a child in a 19th-century home, carefully sipping from the delicate cup, learning the rituals of tea time under watchful eyes. Now, with its rich patina and time-softened glaze, this little treasure carries the echoes of countless hands and stories, a beautiful relic of a bygone era.
Condition: chip to rim of saucer and small crack nearby and crack in cup
