HB Quimper Faience Teacup & Saucer – Hand-Painted in France

A delightful HB Quimper hand-painted teacup and saucer, crafted in France in the traditional faience style. Each piece is decorated with bold florals in cobalt blue, red, yellow, and green against a creamy tin-glaze ground, finished with Quimper’s signature sponged blue edging. The underside is signed: HB Quimper France, décor peint main and marked “F. Tulip, D. 918”, denoting the pattern and painter’s code.

A colourful piece of French folk pottery, perfect for sipping tea, display in a vintage dresser, or gifting to a faience collector.

Features

• Maker: HB Quimper, France
• Mark: “HB Quimper France décor peint main” with painter’s code (Tulip décor)
• Technique: Hand-painted tin-glazed faience with sponged border
• Era: c.1960s–1980s
• Form: Teacup and matching saucer
• Palette: Cobalt blue, red, yellow, green, and cream

Size

• Cup: 6.5 cm high x 9 cm wide (across handle)
• Saucer: 14.5 cm diameter

Condition Notes

• Bright, glossy glaze with no cracks, chips, or repairs.
• Typical tiny glaze skips or brushstroke irregularities from hand-painting, part of Quimper’s charm.
• Ready for use or display.

Styling Notes

Pairs beautifully with rustic French linens, pewter spoons, and café au lait bowls. Mix into a cottagecore table setting or display as part of a Quimper pottery collection.

Care

Wipe gently with a soft damp cloth. Avoid soaking or dishwasher use. Use drip collars to protect glaze from candle wax.

📦 Shipping & Pickup:

Carefully packed for safe delivery, or available for pickup at Kitten Vintage, Mackay.

💌 Looking for more?

We also have larger HB Quimper tureens and fish plates available — please message us if you’d like to expand your set.

🏭 About the Maker –

Quimper Pottery – France

Handcrafted in Brittany since the late 1600s, Quimper (pronounced “Cam-pair”) pottery is famous for its rustic charm and hand-painted designs. The traditional motifs often feature Breton figures in folk costume, floral sprays, and bold borders in rich blues, yellows, and greens.

Each piece was decorated entirely by hand, making no two items exactly alike. Collectors love Quimper for its history, artistry, and the way it brings a touch of French country life into the home.