Information on collecting Tea Cups?

Question

I collect Teacups and do not know a whole lot about them and would like information on websites, and books on prises, oregin of cups.

Answer 1

Found this distinction at one site; thought it was interesting. Here are two sites to get you started. Have fun!

"There also was a distinction between tea and coffee cups, as I recall. Those for serving coffee were larger than the ones we used for tea. From this probably evolved the coffee mug that didn’t need a saucer.

Also, in older recipes, like those found in my aunt’s handwritten notebook, you find instructions, which call for a coffee cup or teacup of ingredients. In those days before sets of measuring cups could be purchased, homemakers used a coffee cup when they wanted a larger amount. "