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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Cup of Knowledge Teacup

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Jackson & Gosling

Overview

Decorated teacup

Historical information

"Cup of Knowledge" - copy of early tealeaf reading cup. Made by Jackson & Gosling, c.1950

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.78

Item type

Themes

Material

Inscriptions and markings

Inside cup: "The Cup of Knowledge"
Base of cup: Ye Old English. Grosvenor China. Jackson & Gosling, England. Made in England. Reg No. 702??

Contextual information

Grosvenor China is a brand name. It is not a general term for bone china, but rather a specific type of bone china made by the Grosvenor Works in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Jackson & Gosling:
The Grosvenor china brand was originally associated with the Jackson & Gosling company.
New Chelsea China Co.:
In 1957, Jackson & Gosling and the Grosvenor trade name were acquired by the New Chelsea China Co.

Keywords

Food & Drink Consumption - Crockery

Place made

United Kingdom

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Thursday, 9 October, 2025

Completeness

88

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