Teacup, Royal China USA, Currier and Ives Pattern, Coffee Cup, Pink & White Ceramic, Vintage

• Vintage Teacup, Currier & Ives, Pink and White, Classic Americana Tableware, Dinnerware Pattern, Teawares, Woman Driving Horse-Drawn Carriage, Tea Party Cups, Mid Century, American Pottery,  (Discontinued).  CUP ONLY
• Vintage:  circa 1967
• Made in Sebring, Ohio, USA
• Details:  This teacup and/or coffee cup has a classic pattern from Royal China USA.  It features Currier and Ives scenes, a different Americana vignette on each piece.  The cup show a woman driving a horse-drawn carriage, the original lithograph is titled: "The Star of the Road".  Also, the handle has an added scroll design, which is harder to find.  It is unmarked, but we know it to be the classic pattern from Royal China of Sebring, Ohio.  Hand washing in recommended since it is old, it is not dishwasher safe.  It's a great replacement if you've broken yours or are looking to add more cups to your dinnerware set.  We carry several other pieces in this pattern, (while supplies last), please search our site for Currier & Ives to see all.  
• Materials:  Ceramic
  
• Dimensions:  3.5 inches in Diameter (top opening), approx. 2.0 inches Tall. Holds 8 oz.
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Vintage Condition.  No issues noted, all as acceptable due to age/use/wear.  We have three cups (CUPS ONLY), available, all three are in great condition.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

The Star of the Road, is a hand colored lithograph from Currier & Ives, featuring a woman driving a horse-drawn carriage, published in 1849.

The Royal China Company started in 1934 in Sebring, Ohio. It was founded by Beatrice L. Miller, William H. Habenstreit and John Bert Briggs. They started low funds, workers agreed to work without pay until business grew.  Originally their inexpensive dishware was sold at dime stores or were given away as premiums in grocery stores and gas stations.  But their wares gained popularity quickly, their most popular pattern during this time was “Blue Willow”.  In 1943, the plant was converted to produce china and porcelain. In 1949-1950, they introduced a new line called “Currier Ives” which became even more popular than Blue Willow. The C & I patterns were made in green, brown, blue and pink, from 1949–1986.  By 1965, Royal was the largest in the U.S.. Mr. Miller retired in 1969 and sold the plant to the Jeannette Glass Co. of Pennsylvania. In the 1970's after having to rebuild due to a fire, they became the largest dinnerware plant in Sebring, and the third largest in the United States. Jeannette Glass/Royal was purchased by Coca Cola Bottling Co, and then was sold to an investors group, The J Corporation.  By 1986 all operations had ended. An interesting fact about this company, when Miss Miller went to the bank with the proposal to purchase the building, she was turned away because in those days a woman in manufacturing was practically unheard of, so Mr. Habenstreit had to go back to the same bank. He was approved for the loan.