English Pearlware Childs Blue Floral Toy Tea Set Hackwood Staffordshire 1830

Description

English Pearlware Childs Miniature Floral Tea Set
possibly Hackwood, Staffordshire England c1830
This
is a
miniature
partial toy tea set. The set comprises:
Teapot with lid, 4 inches tall, 5 inches long (chip inside lid)
Creamer, 2-1/2 inches tall, 3-1/2 inches long (flake inside rim)
Three Cups (1 hairline) and
Three Saucers (enlarged stilt marks on foot).
The little
teapot and creamer
stand
on 4 little bun feet
and the teapot has a dolphin-shaped handle.
The cups are handleless.
Decorated with
a pretty country
floral motif
. Exquisite
abundance of flowers
, a beautiful example of early 19th century miniature transferware.
Typically, the set is unmarked. Based on the form, the maker is possibly Hackwood in the Staffordshire region of England. Similar sets have also been attributed to the Swansea region. One of the earliest wares intended for children to play with, used to instruct them in proper table manners or for a playtime tea party or simply to decorate a dollhouse table.
The
set is in overall good
condition,
as described above
.
A nice
example of early miniature antique ceramics, elegant in its simplicity with earthy
botanical decor
- a fine miniature to add to your b
rown
transferware collection or any AAFA Americana advanced collection! Sold as is. We have also listed other early pearlware miniatures and other interesting children's early transferware and ceramics this week, to mix and match. We are always happy to combine shipping of multiple purchases.
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