Posted 8 years ago
MissAmy
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Can anyone tell me the pattern name or maker for the delicate, little cup Keira Knightly is holding in these pics from 2005's Pride & Prejudice? These are the only images I could find of the pretty little cup.
Start with that is has to be English, most likely Royal Worcester, Spode or Wedgwood, or Royal Doulton, or even Coalport. During that period, the pattern’s name was not written on the pieces, so it’s kind of looking for a needle in a haystack!
You can try replacements.com if you just want togged more info, but if it’s very old, they just assign their own reference code to the pieces. Ok if you just want to buy it.
I guess you’re not the only one searching!
https://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/teacup-patrol-china-used-in-pride-and-prejudice-2005/
Good luck with the cup. Just stopped by to say this is a favorite Jane Austin movie of mine & wasn't Keira Knightly so perfect for the part?? I have seen it many times and will try to spot the cup next time I watch it.
I read the link I sent you, however the set director’s name was Liz Ainley, not Lyn.
She more recently worked on Mr Selfridge. You may try that route, as she would be the main purchaser for the set. Also maybe a Keira Knightly fan club?
Hi maryh1956, I first saw the tea cup a few years ago on the link you sent. She didn't have any luck finding it, but I'm hoping someone on Collectors Weekly might know more. She said she sent it to Replacements.com but they couldn't identify it either. Thanks for the names of some various English china makers. I'll look into those. I'll see if I can get a message to Liz Ainley. Mr Selfridge had fabulous sets and props too!
Hi PostCardCollector, Thanks for your comment. This is one of my favorites too! It's so lovely, and it always makes me happy. My husband has sat through it more times than he can count, but he never complains when I want to watch it.
I couldn’t sleep last night, so searched replacements, but found nothing. If you look closely, the pattern looks like cherry blossoms ( often called prunus on antiques roadshow) , but in blue, with brown branches in between. There is also a gold rim, and the shape appears fluted, with a pattern inside too. All things to look for if you want to continue the search!
The person searching for the set director was told her name was Lyn, not Liz, so probably gave up. She is listed on the movie credits, and may be on Linkdin
Don't know if this link helps much....hope it works!
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/35/0e/08/350e0801aa551a66dc8ad0c5ad85405b.jpg
anyone here might know??
https://www.pinterest.com/aray0022/pride-and-prejudice/