Description: Child Miniature Staffordshire Gaudy Welsh Flow Blue ‘OYSTER’ Allerton c 1885 Tea Set Reference: Lorraine Punchard, ‘Playtime Pottery & Porcelain in The United Kingdom and The United States,’ p 92. This is a child’s miniature Tea Set hand painted in a the Gaudy Welsh style with colors like the striking cobalt flow blue and orange, and then with gold and copper luster. Made by Charles Allerton & Sons, Park Works, Longton, England c 1885, in the pattern name ‘OYSTER,’ this Tea Set was made at a time when Victorians had a fascination with the Orient, and is sometimes referred to as ‘SMOKING BUDDHA.’ Dimensions:(1) Teapot with Lid: 5.25” H Spout has small chip, hairline to top.(1) Sugar with Lid: 4.25” H(1) Creamer: 3.25” H Toning.(4) Cups: 2” H One cup has a small chip at the rim, (4) Saucers: 4.5” W Slight luster loss on one rim.(4) Plates: 5.5” D Please ignore the white glare marks in the photos. This child’s Tea Set has been played with and cherished by children and is in excellent condition with the exceptions noted above. There may be crazing, toning, and some loss to the luster here and there, and minor firing and stilt imperfections typical of pieces manufactured at this period of time, but nothing that diminishes the display value; this is a very popular pattern Tea Set made by a well-known pottery. Presented here as found and as is. A large inventory of Antique miniature and children’s porcelain and pottery dishes which includes tea, dinner, and dessert sets, and accessories exists. Treasures are being added all the time as we are buyers through fine estate and auction sales. Please feel free to contact me if you are looking for something specific to complete or add to your collection as many items are available but not displayed. Hand Wash Only.Sizes are Approximate.Your purchase will be shipped within 1 day of receipt of payment.Thank you for shopping with me.
Price: 255 USD
Location: Springboro, Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-18T01:00:01.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: Staffordshire
Pattern: Oyster
Color: Multicolor
Year Manufactured: 1885
Material: Ceramic
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Charles Allerton & Sons
Type: Child's Tea Set
Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Style: Victorian
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Style: Imari or Gaudy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Production Technique: Pottery
