Antique Leaf Motif English Copper Lustre Cup

Charming mid-19th-century copper lustre beaker/tumbler with a teal/blue-green resist band cut to a gilt foliate motif. The body shows that classic mirror-like copper sheen with a flared rim and ringed foot—quintessential Victorian Staffordshire/Sunderland lustreware in a very displayable small size.

• Materials: Earthenware pottery with copper lustre glaze; hand-painted/gilt foliate band (resist decoration).

• Style / Theme: Victorian Regency revival; cottage farmhouse décor. Floral/leaf band with neoclassical influence.

• Age: Circa 1840–1860 (mid-19th century).

• Maker / Brand: Unmarked; typical of Staffordshire/Sunderland, England production (attribution based on body, glaze, and decoration).

• Country of origin: England (attributed).

• Food safety: Not recommended for food or drink use due to historic glazes and wear; best as a decorative accent, small vase, or shelf piece.

• Size: 4 in tall x 3 in wide (approx.).

• Condition: Good antique condition with honest age wear. Copper lustre shows rubbing and scattered surface scratches and specks; some small glaze flea bites and kiln pinholes; light interior marks—no cracks or repairs noted. Presents beautifully.