Cup a.k.a Classic Tea Cup
Cup
Holds 7-3/4 oz. – Measures 3-1/2″ diameter x 2-3/4″ height (4-1/2″ wide including handle)
Item Number: 0452
Backstamp Style: Incised and occasionally ink stamp (see below)
Introduced 1986
Discontinued 10/2025 *
Produced in the following colors – White, Black, Rose, Apricot, Cobalt Blue, Yellow, Turquoise, Periwinkle Blue, Sea Mist Green, Lilac, Persimmon, Sapphire, Chartreuse, Pearl Gray, Juniper, Cinnabar, Sunflower, Plum, Shamrock, Tangerine, Scarlet, Peacock, Heather, Evergreen, Ivory, Chocolate, Lemongrass, Paprika, Marigold, Flamingo, Lapis, Poppy, Slate, Sage, Claret, Daffodil, Mulberry, Meadow, Butterscotch, Twilight, Peony, Jade, Sky, Linen
It was NOT produced in the following color – Foundry
- Clear glazed cups are known to exist. HLC will sometimes apply a clear glaze to the bisque piece, instead of applying a color glaze, to obtain more of a natural/neutral look. (Prior to 1-2025 when Linen was introduced)
* The factory announced that they would be producing in limited quantities the 5 piece place settings in the new 2026 color. So, there will be some 2026 color teacups floating around.
- You will find double stamped backstamps on some of the Post 86 cups. This does not change the value.
- The cup sets on the 7-5/8” saucer (0470).
- The above illustration shows the difference between the Post 86, Ironstone, and Vintage cup.
Post 86 cup (left)
Amberstone/Casualstone/Fiesta® Ironstone cup (center) – measures 3-7/16 diameter without handle x 2-3/4″ height
Vintage teacup (right) – measures 3-3/8″ diameter without handle x 2-13/16″ height
(Amberstone/Casualstone not shown)
- In the illustration below, you will notice that some Vintage teacups have a hand turned foot which makes it a larger foot (right). The Post 86 (left) and later issued Vintage teacups (center) have a smaller foot.
- Did you know that there are 3 different versions of the Vintage teacup? The below illustration shows the three versions as stated below.
Version 1 (left) has rings and a flat bottom (about the size of a quarter) on the inside of the cup (1936-1937).
Version 2 (center) has rings on the inside of the cup (1937 to early 1960’s).
Version 3 (right) has no rings on the inside of the cup (early 1960’s on).
Updated – 9-4-2025 – Added Linen, added backstamp link, and note on clear glaze / linen.
Updated 11-8-2025 – Added discontinued information (MC)