Vintage Royal Sealy Japan Teacup & Saucer Set — Cobalt Blue with Hand-Painted Florals and Gold Trim

This vintage Royal Sealy Japan teacup and saucer set captures the essence of mid-century elegance and craftsmanship. Produced between the late 1940s and 1950s during Japan’s postwar export era, Royal Sealy was renowned for creating luxurious porcelain tea sets that married bold color, hand-painted artistry, and refined gold detailing. This stunning set features a deep cobalt blue luster finish—rich, glossy, and full of life—complemented by hand-painted florals inside the cup and at the saucer’s center medallion. The inner bowl reveals a beautifully rendered pink magnolia bloom, delicately brushed in gradient tones of rose and amethyst, surrounded by soft green foliage that contrasts against the luminous white porcelain. A thin band of hand-applied gold traces the rim and saucer edge, reflecting light with every turn. The handle, sculpted in a graceful loop, echoes the same blue glaze with subtle iridescence. Beneath, the hallmark reads: “Hand Painted, W.A.L. China, Japan,” a mark used by several Royal Sealy affiliates during the height of Japanese export porcelain production. Each set was individually hand-decorated—no two are identical—making this piece both collectible and deeply personal. Perfect as a display piece for collectors of vintage Japanese porcelain or as a centerpiece for afternoon tea, it bridges eras of design, from old-world romanticism to mid-century sophistication. In the presence of natural light, the glaze shifts like silk in motion, revealing the heart of its craftsmanship: quiet beauty, made to be admired, not hurried. Discovered by Treasures of Bako, have we got a gem for you.