{"product_id":"antique-aynsley-nelros-cup-of-knowledge-fortune-telling-teacup-circa-1905-copy","title":"Antique Cup of Knowledge Fortune Telling Teacup ORIGINAL Aynsley NELROS c1905","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration is this utterly fabulous antique Nelros Cup of Knowledge fortune telling tea cup and saucer, dating to approximately 1905. Manufactured by the renowned Aynsley pottery of England, both the cup and saucer retain their original maker’s marks on the underside. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nelros Cup of Knowledge was designed for the Victorian and Edwardian fascination with tassomancy (aka tasseography), the art of reading tea leaves. Detailed symbols and interpretations are printed inside the cup, allowing the user to divine fortunes and discover hidden meanings from the patterns left behind after drinking tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a genuine antique example, not a modern reproduction. The cup and saucer are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs noted. The transfer designs remain beautifully preserved, making this a wonderful addition to any tea cup collection, curiosity cabinet, Victorian décor display, or fortune telling collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive the exact antique cup and saucer pictured. As with all authentic antiques, minor signs of age and manufacture may be present and are considered part of the piece’s history and charm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular design has been reproduced extensively in recent years. Modern reproductions will either lack makers marks or copy the original makers mark but they will make some changes to it; either in spelling or design. Original pieces carry the original makers as they were in the year of production on both the cup *and* saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caspar Curiosities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43578376323131,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0340\/6692\/3579\/products\/il_1588xN.1479232074_1j33.jpg?v=1611470175","url":"https:\/\/casparcuriosities.com\/products\/antique-aynsley-nelros-cup-of-knowledge-fortune-telling-teacup-circa-1905-copy","provider":"Caspar Curiosities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}