Circa 1959-1965: After the plate, designer Frederik Rhead turned his attention to creating the teacup and saucer set. It was here, on the humble teacup, that so many of the elements that we will see across the entire line make their debut. The angular handle, scalloped teardrop endings and bands of concentric rings wrapping around the bodies center, appear on such grandeous pieces as the Harlequin Marmalade and the classic Teapot.