Decorated in a rich Japanese - inspired Imari palette (Pattern no 199) featuring deep cobalt blue panels, iron - red floral medallions, intricate gold lattice gilding, and a gilded rim.

Both the cup and saucer bear the matching puce/purple backstamp :

'Manufactured by the Worcester Royal Porcelain Co. For Tiffany and Co. New York. above the Royal Worcester crescent emblem.

Dates to circa 1875-1891 (pre- McKinley Tariff Act, prior to the addition of 'England' to the stamp.

Hand painted red pattern tally mark (199) on the underside of the saucer.

The saucer is in very good condition with bright enamels and minimal wear to the gilding. No chips, cracks or restoration.

The cup displays well, though there is a visible vertical hairline crack running down the interior wall of the cup (see photos)

Priced accordingly to reflect the crack.

Height of cup is approx. 6cm.

Diameter is approx. 5.5cm.