Floral Cup & Saucer

This is a cup and saucer made by Caughley in the 18th century (1795 or so). The pattern is called "Back-to-Back Roses". The set is handpainted with a very colorful floral arrangment in the center as well as some smaller flowers all around. Gold trim to the rim. Previously, it was believed that the pattern originated on Caughley porcelain from the Chamberlain decorating establishment in Worcester, continued after the breakdown of that relationship in 1793 by the Caughley factory themselves. However, it is now believed that the pattern was exclusively done at Caughley. There is a dated Caughley mug with this pattern from the 1790s. The paste has a very nice warm white color, light blueish tint to the glaze where it pools and a brownish transmission when held to the light. Not sure which type of paste it is but the 1790-1791 pieces would be in soapstone porcelain, 1792-1794 in transitional paste, and 1795-1796 in hybrid hard paste.The set is in excellent condition with a tiny bit of wear to the gilding and the usual black spot from the making. Neither the cup nor the saucer is marked underneath but certainly made by Caughley. The saucer is 1 inch tall and 4.75 inches in diameter and the cup is 1.875 inches tall and 3.125 inches in diameter. Please email me for more information or other pictures.