BELLEEK FINE CHINA CUP AND SAUCER

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Belleek's Shamrock cup and saucer set features lifelike shamrocks on wandering vines that adorn each piece. Wicker-textured embossment produces a brilliant luster and a natural look and feel. A great way to bring the Irish countryside to the table, this tea set is crafted of fine Parian China-a material developed in Great Britain in the 1840s for sculpting classical figurines with crystalline translucence. Belleek Parian ware exhibits exceptional craftsmanship and is esteemed among collectors worldwide. This set is part of Belleek's extensive Shamrock pattern, a design created by talented basket weaver, Michael Maguire that features a meld of basketry and pottery. Renowned basket weaver, Michael Maguire, brought his weaving talents to Belleek Pottery in the 1880's, and thus, Belleek's Shamrock pattern was born. Because the pattern hasn't changed since, no matter how old the personal collection is; adding new pieces to it today always ensures a perfect blend. Handcrafted out of Irish clay and fired using traditional methods, this popular Belleek pattern features the emblem of Ireland-shamrocks-hand-painted for a lifelike affect. The white luster of Maguire's exquisite basket-textured embossment, adorned with the lush green of shamrocks, creates a refined but distinctly Irish countryside look and feel.Since its beginning in 1857, Belleek read more
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