Hammersley & Co." Strawberry Ripe" Tea Cup Set - FBC # H 78 Spode Group-England

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Vintage Hammersley Teacups and Saucers,
Hammersley & Co." Strawberry Ripe" Tea Cup Set - FBC # H 78 Spode Group-England
This Tea Cup Set from Hammersley is in excellent condition. No cracks, crazing or chips.... raised embossed detail.  Beautiful!!
Welcome to our collection of Hammersley tea cups and saucers.  Hammmersley and Co. began in 1862 as a china manufacturer at Longton, Stoke-on-Trent by Adams, Scrivener & Co.  It went through several name changes, was purchased by Carborundum Ltd. in 1966, merged with Royal Worcester Spode Ltd. in 1976, and was then taken over by Palissy Pottery Ltd., which closed Hammersley's Works in 1982.  The Hammersley name was sold to Aynsley in 1989.  The company has a history of producing high quality finely decorated bone china.
How to Identify Bone China and Porcelain
- Simply place the item in front of a light, if you can see through it...it is fine bone china, and of course if it is stamped as such.
A little history:
Bone china is a type of porcelain that is composed of bone ash, feldspathic material, and kaolin. It has been defined as "ware with a translucent body" containing a minimum of 30% of phosphate derived from animal bone and calculated calcium phosphate. Bone china is the strongest of the porcelain or china ceramics, having very high mechanical and physical strength and chip resistance, and is known for its high levels of whiteness and translucency. Its high strength allows it to be produced in thinner cross-sections than other types of porcelain. Like stoneware it is vitrified, but is translucent due to differing mineral properties.
Ideas for tea cups other than the love of collecting them...
Gifts for....
Brides Maids
Maid of Honor
Shower Gift for bride
Shower game gifts
Mothers Day
Easter
Christmas
House Warming Gift
Secretary's Day
Birthdays
Sweetest Day
Get Well Soon Gift
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We call them Tea Cups by nature however, many have always used them as coffee cups as well.
Note: Via eBay guarantee... Returns are accepted... However, the Item must be returned unworn, unused and undamaged with all items enclosed, in Exactly the same condition as the listing states and shows, must be shipped back via UPS with insurance...a 20% restocking fee will apply.