What is the history of shafford hand painted bone china?
I purchased some absolutely stunning cups and saucers at an auction marked " shafford...hand painted "" japan
I know they are very old but can't find any history on the company that made shafford.
I would like to date the items and learn a bit about the company.
Thanks to all that can help.
Shafford:
http://search.ebay.com/Shafford-cup-saucer_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQfromZR40
http://www.rubylane.com/ni/shops/victoriasjems/ilist?ss=shafford&samedb=1&previd=2.7&sb=1
http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/Shafford-China-Cup-Saucer-1888206_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ28221QQihZ020QQitemZ300175237584
http://www.replacements.com/china/SHA.htm
There are so very many citations listing products from this company but I've yet to see a history. Perhaps you can find it within one of the many listings' descriptions or through a trade journal archive. I hope this helps!
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