The pattern of this cup and saucer is a cornflower pattern that was originally created by the famous French porcelain company Sevres specifically for Marie Antoinette around 1774. SHe had complained that all the china made at that time was red, pink or yellow. There was nothiing in blue, her favorite color. the head of the company designed the pattern based on her favorite flower the cornflower. It has come to be considered a classic pattern and has been reproduced by numerous companies since the early 1800s. Since there are no marks or impressions on either piece, we can not verifiy the company that made these pieces.;These pieces are part of a set originally owned by the Bickley family of Bensalem, Pennsylvania and was used at the home the Pen Ryn Mansion. The donor is a descendant of the original owners. Donor states that the pieces were made in the late 18th or early 19th century.;The donor does not know the specific maker of these pieces, but is certain they were made in France.They were owned and used by the Bickley family at their home Pen Ryn on the Delaware in Bensalem, PA. The donor is a descendant of the original owners.
