{"product_id":"antique-h-k-tunstall-homestead-gold-chintz-teacup-saucer-duo-pristine-collector-condition-c-1930s","title":"H\u0026K Tunstall 'Homestead' Gold Chintz Teacup \u0026 Saucer — Thatched Cottage Scene, c.1933–42","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe English country home aesthetic has never really been about perfection — it's about layers, warmth, and things that have been loved. This H\u0026amp;K Tunstall \u003cem\u003eHomestead\u003c\/em\u003e teacup and saucer captures that spirit entirely: a hand-painted thatched-roof cottage nestled in a lush blooming garden, framed by a dense gold chintz overlay of gilded leaves that catches the light with every turn. It is the kind of cup that makes a slow morning feel intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by Hollinshead \u0026amp; Kirkham in Stoke-on-Trent between approximately 1933 and 1942, this is a piece from the golden era of English pastoral ceramics — when the potteries were producing tableware that told a story, not just filled a shelf. The base carries the official H\u0026amp;K Tunstall factory stamp alongside the handwritten pattern catalogue number \u003cstrong\u003e824 1\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e and individual potter marks — the letter \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e on the teacup base and \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e on the saucer — the quiet signatures of the craftspeople who made it by hand, nearly a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e H\u0026amp;K Tunstall (Hollinshead \u0026amp; Kirkham), Stoke-on-Trent, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHomestead\u003c\/em\u003e (Gold Chintz variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1933–1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e English earthenware, hand-painted with gold chintz gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or restorations. Zero crazing — the glossy glaze remains perfectly smooth and clear, which is genuinely rare for earthenware of this age. There are a few tiny surface marks on the cup, visible on close inspection and shown clearly in the photos. Gold chintz detailing is exceptional with only microscopic age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild dish soap. Do not soak, use abrasive scourers, or place in a dishwasher or microwave. Avoid sudden temperature changes to protect the glaze and gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42459514929198,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/H_KTunstall_Homestead_Teacup8.jpg?v=1782269068","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/antique-h-k-tunstall-homestead-gold-chintz-teacup-saucer-duo-pristine-collector-condition-c-1930s","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}