Vintage Robinson & Chapman “The Shepherd Boy” Teacup & Saucer

Our Vintage Robinson & Chapman "The Shepherd Boy" porcelain cup and saucer from 1876 features a hand-colored scene of a shepherd with his flock.

Robinson & Chapman was a pottery firm operating in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, during the 19th century. They were known for producing various ceramic wares, including decorative items like teacups and saucers, often featuring hand-painted or transfer-printed designs. Their pieces can reflect popular artistic and literary themes of the era.

This particular cup and saucer likely dates from the mid to late 19th century, a period when transfer printing of scenic or narrative designs was common in British ceramics. The depicted scene, possibly related to Welsh folk customs or literary tales, would have appealed to a Victorian audience interested in pastoral life and storytelling.

Teacup: 4”W x 3 1/4”D x 2 7/8”H

Saucer: 5 1/4”dia.

Made in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England