Another Collected…

065It has been awhile since I have added to my collection of tea cups with three feet, but when I spotted this Tea cup and Saucer set, I knew it had to be mine.  It’s a very pretty floral design with burgundy highlights and gold trim. Feels very thin and delicate. On the bottom of the plate it states UCAGCO China…with a little research I found that UCAGCO actually means United China and Glass Company. It's offices were based in New Orleans and New York. Ucagco was primarily a distributor of dinnerware and glassware. 066They were the distributor of many Japanese china patterns during the early 1950's. United China & Glass Co. Inc., better known as UCAGCO, dating back to 1850. Founded by Abe Mayer and originally called Abe Mayer & Co., 063the importer did business throughout the Southeast U.S. as well as Central and South America. It wasn't until the 30's that the company took on the official trademark of UCAGCO and began expanding overseas. 064In fact, after the war, the company's agent in Japan, S.A. Stolaroff signed the very first contract allowing imports from Japan. A talented ceramic designer himself, Stolaroff worked alongside many Japanese potteries to lead the company's line of ceramics. In 1956, UCAGCO was sold to Sammons Enterprises and in 1962, Stolaroff, who had become the company's president, retired. (Information from gotheborg.com)
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Your tea cup is lovely...don't you just love the three footed cups...love your writing...I'm a new follower...I'll be back
Those are so pretty and unusual too!
Lorraine
Very pretty, Tracie, and it has an interesting history behind it!

XO,
Jane
Unknown said…
You have such pretty cups! Just lovely post. come and follow me back had to start over Joann
3 footed cups are so collectible and that is a beauty! I'd have grabbed that too!
Ruth
NanaDiana said…
What a pretty, pretty tea cupe. I love the 3 footed ones, too! xo Diana
Another pretty teacup for your collection, Tracie! I have only the one teacup with three feet. Yours is really pretty. Thanks for sharing and joining me for tea today.

Blessings,
Sandi
Susie said…
That's the first teacup I have seen with feet. Pretty though.Smiles to you, Susie(She Junks)
kathee said…
So beautiful thanks for sharing~xok
Lovely! Hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie
Cynthia said…
Very pretty teacup I like them with feeet. I just wrote about my teacup collection yesterday.
Hi Tracie
I love the colours of your teacup and the fact that it has 3 little feet makes it all the more adorable.
Judith
The tea cup is very pretty. I've never seen one with feet.
Beautiful and love the feet! I actually have one of those brands of cups and never looked up what it meant so that is very interesting. I saw a beautiful one from England at the thrift store yesterday that I've had my eye on -- it's pink and gold. It's marked 12.00 but it's 70% off week so I'm pretty tempted to go get it today.
Such a beautiful teacup. Gorgeous. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
That is a gorgeous footed teacup!
A beautiful addition to your collection. Laura
Kathy said…
Hello Tracie, Yes! You had to have this lovely teacup - perfect! Thank you for sharing with A Return to Loveliness!
I hope you have a great day,
Kathy
Wow, I don't think I have ever seen a three foot teacup. Or have never noticed.....your new set is beautiful.
I love your fancy little tea cup
LindyLouMac said…
I have never ever seen one of these before!
Lovely! I collect teacups but sadly do not have a three footed teacup yet. I am always looking though. Hugs and happy weekend wishes. Katherine P.S. Its giveaway time at Katherines Corner!
Very pretty--how unique! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
Mary
Terri said…
Hello Tracie! So glad to see you here, and that you have a new little tea cup set. This three footer is sweet. I love the coloring too, as well as the very unique shape of the plate. I don't see many of the footed cups these days, but glad you were able to find this little treasure!
Hugs,
Terri

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