{"product_id":"lenox-rutledge-teacup-1939-1953","title":"Lenox Rutledge P-303 Footed Teacup and Saucer Set, 1939 to 1953, Ivory Floral Gold Trim","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Lenox Rutledge P-303 footed teacup and saucer set is an early-production American bone china set made between 1939 and 1953, with an ivory finish, colorful floral decorations, and gold trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are in great condition, with bright floral details, clean glossy surfaces, and no obvious chips or cracks visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLenox introduced the Rutledge pattern in 1939, pairing small multicolored flowers with its ivory china and gold accents. This early footed cup has a fluted body and an angular handle, while the matching saucer has a deeply ribbed surface. Together, they make a lovely setting for afternoon tea or a replacement for a Rutledge collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Footed teacup and saucer set, two pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Footed teacup with matching saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939 to 1953, early production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ivory bone china with gold trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory with yellow, orange, blue, purple, black, and green floral decorations and gold accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup marked RUTLEDGE BY LENOX P-303 MADE IN USA beneath the Lenox wreath emblem. Saucer marked LENOX MADE IN USA beneath the wreath emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rutledge P-303\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional fluted footed teacup with angular handle and deeply ribbed round saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saucer 6 inches diameter. Teacup approximately 3 inches tall, 4 inches diameter at the rim, and 2 inches diameter at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early green Lenox cup backstamp, gold saucer backstamp, colorful floral sprays, raised fluting, pedestal foot, and gold accent rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both pieces have clean, glossy surfaces and well-preserved decorations, with no visible damage that interferes with their use or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe teacup has no obvious chips or cracks visible along its flared rim, body, foot, or handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cup interior appears clean and glossy, without visible heavy staining or residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe angular handle appears complete, with both attachment points intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raised vertical fluting around the cup remains well defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe floral decoration is colorful on both sides of the cup, with small yellow, orange, blue, and dark flowers among green leaves and purple accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gold band below the floral decoration remains visible around the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pedestal foot retains its bright gold ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe saucer has a complete scalloped edge with no obvious chips or cracks visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe saucer's deeply ribbed surface remains well defined from the center to the outer edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe circular gold ring at the center of the saucer appears continuous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cup's Rutledge P-303 backstamp is clearly readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe saucer retains its separate Lenox Made in USA backstamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth the cup and saucer are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight beige discoloration is visible around portions of the cup's underside foot ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo other significant damage is confirmed from the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more like this in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-dinnerware\"\u003eVintage Dinnerware and Tableware\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect Lenox Rutledge P-303, this early footed teacup and its matching fluted saucer make a lovely place setting for afternoon tea or a replacement in your collection. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50872473059583,"sku":"J4-T13-3741","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/lenox-rutledge-p303-teacup-saucer-front.jpg?v=1793478566","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/lenox-rutledge-teacup-1939-1953","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}