Vintage Hitkari Potteries Teacup Trio

The kind of teacup that makes you want to put the kettle on immediately, cut a slice of cake or a biscuit, and slow the whole afternoon down.

This pretty trio — teacup, saucer, and small plate — is by Hitkari Potteries, one of India's most respected fine china manufacturers. The pattern is a soft arrangement of pale pink, and yellow flowers with gold detailing on the rim and handle. Understated, elegant, and the sort of thing that looks at home on a linen tablecloth or a sunny windowsill.

The cake plate is the detail that makes it: not just a cup and saucer, but a whole small ceremony.

What's included

• One teacup

• One saucer

• One small cake plate

• Maker's mark: Hitkari Potteries, India

A note on condition

There is some light crazing to the glaze. Fine surface crackles develop naturally in ceramics over time and with use. This is entirely consistent with vintage and pre-loved china and does not affect the structural integrity or usability of the pieces. It is, if anything, part of the story. No chips, no cracks.

Makes a lovely gift for

Tea lovers, vintage china collectors, anyone who takes their afternoon tea seriously, cottagecore enthusiasts, or someone who deserves a slow Saturday morning and a proper cup.

Pre-loved and proud of it

Choosing pre-loved china is one of the most sustainable things you can do — beautiful objects kept in use, out of landfill, and in the hands of someone who'll appreciate them. Every piece is sourced, cleaned, and checked before it finds its next home.