{"product_id":"kaysons-golden-rhapsody-cups-saucers-set-11","title":"Vintage 1961 Kaysons Golden Rhapsody Fine China Cups \u0026 Saucers – Set of 11","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful surviving collection of eleven matching Kaysons Golden Rhapsody teacup-and-saucer sets, made in Japan circa 1961.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Rhapsody combines classic mid-century elegance with an unexpectedly fascinating piece of American consumer history. Each white fine china cup and saucer is decorated with graceful gray botanical foliage, delicate pale blossoms, metallic gold accents, and a finely gilded rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete collection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 teacups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 matching saucers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22 total pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pieces have been individually inspected and are in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no chips, cracks, or other condition issues noted. As genuine vintage china dating to approximately 1961, minor variations or extremely light signs of previous handling may be present consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece bears the Kaysons backstamp identifying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaysons Fine China\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Rhapsody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReg. Pat. Off.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP86186\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Surprisingly Interesting History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch conducted by the \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/strong\u003e uncovered surviving original Golden Rhapsody packaging preserved by the International Museum of Dinnerware Design. The museum documents Golden Rhapsody place settings offered through some American gas stations as promotional premiums in \u003cstrong\u003e1961\u003c\/strong\u003e, including surviving examples associated with a Chevron service station in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat looks today like elegant china from a mid-century dining room therefore also preserves a fascinating piece of America's promotional and consumer history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact meaning of the \u003cstrong\u003eP86186\u003c\/strong\u003e designation appearing on these pieces remains unresolved and is documented as an open research question in our Research Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Complete Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese eleven matching cup-and-saucer sets were found together and are being offered \u003cstrong\u003etogether as one collection rather than separated\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleven is an intriguing surviving number. They may once have belonged to a service for twelve with one setting lost or broken over the decades, although no surviving provenance allows that possibility to be confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the metallic gold decoration, hand washing is recommended. \u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for microwave use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection has been researched and documented in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/mrs-bones-research-library\/kaysons-golden-rhapsody-fine-china-1961\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kaysons Golden Rhapsody Fine China: The 1961 Gas Station Premium\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/mrs-bones-research-library\/kaysons-golden-rhapsody-fine-china-1961\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Kaysons Golden Rhapsody Fine China: The 1961 Gas Station Premium\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch File MBRL-2026-0008 – Kaysons Fine China: Golden Rhapsody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❧ \u003cstrong\u003eCurated by Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44042934288458,"sku":"MB-080926-001","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/kaysons-golden-rhapsody-cups-saucers-set-11-Set.png?v=1786297690","url":"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/products\/kaysons-golden-rhapsody-cups-saucers-set-11","provider":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}