Offered is a rare tea service for 6 featuring 20 pieces from the 19th century. Two Minton dinner plates can be used to serve muffins. Also included are seven Minton teacups and five matching demitasse cups with six saucers that work for both sizes. They are skillfully decorated with enameled flowers, a bee in the saucers, and the dinner plates on a creamy soft green ground. The design makes them stunning for a formal or casual table setting and can be used separately as a tea set. Although unmarked, I believe the set to be Minton. HISTORY: Thomas Minton (1765-1836) Thomas Minton moved to Stoke, England, in 1793 and opened his newly built factory in 1796-- He went on to become Spode's nearest rival. The Minton factory was the most popular supply source in the 19th century of dinnerware made to order for embassies and heads of state. the name continues to the present day as part of the Waterford, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton Group. In the 1820s, Thomas Minton started producing bone china; this early Minton is regarded as comparable to French Sevres. CONDITION: The set is in excellent condition. Hand Washes for the best care. DIMENSIONS: Two dinner plates measure 9 3/4 inches in diameter. Two Limoges scalloped dinner plates measure 9 3/4 inches in diameter. Three Minton dinner plates measure 10 1/2 inches in diameter. Seven teacups measure 2 3/4 inches tall and 3 inches at the mouth Five demitasse cups measure 2 5/8 inches tall and 2 1/8 inches at the mouth Six saucers measure 5 3/8 inches in diameter UPS will pack, ship, and provide insurance-free shipping for US customers. Thanks for shopping with Style Junkie Antiques, and do stop back for new listings.

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Date: 1785–90. Geography: Made in China. Culture: Chinese, for American market. Medium: Porcelain. Classification: Ceramics. Credit Line: Bequest of James...

This is a stunning full tea service made by Rockingham in circa 1832, which was the Rococo Revival era. It is cream white with gilt and beautiful hand painted flowers. The service consists of a large teapot with stand, 10 teacups, 7 coffee cups, 12 saucers, a milk jug, a lidded sucrier, a large slop bowl and two cake plates. To come across a service this large and in such good condition is extremely rare so this is a truly unique offering that would be not only a fantastic addition to any interior, but a fully usable tea set. Although the Rockingham pottery started some time in the mid-18th century, when we say "Rockingham" it mostly means the Rockingham pottery as it was run between 1826 and 1842, creating high quality bone china table ware. The pottery rose to fame when King William VI ordered a huge dinner service containing 200 pieces. It took 600 people 7 years to complete this service, and by the time it was finished the King had died. It ended up being used for the first time at the subsequent coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837. In the end, the undertaking, although it brought important business from all British aristocracy, had ruined the pottery and it never recovered. It closed it doors in 1842. This story serves to show the status, artistic sophistication and capacity of the Rockingham pottery in the 1830s. As the pottery only produced between 1826 and 1842, good pieces are relatively rare and to find this service is a treat. It is made of sturdy, thickly potted bone china. The design is cream colored with gilt seaweed all-over and beautiful small hand painted flower bouquets. These flowers are all painted with great skill and you can recognize many ordinary English wild flowers, the way you find them in any meadow in the countryside. Although the combination of seaweed and flowers may seem odd at first, it is wonderful one with its harmonious colors, beautiful contrasts, and charming shapes. The shapes of the items deserve extra attention. This set is an example of the Rococo Revival, with lavish twists and turns. The teapot spout and handle seem to have little twigs or leaves growing out of them - or are they fish fins? Whatever they are, it is highly charming. The shape of the pot itself is a beautiful pear shape; generous yet sophisticated with perfectly balanced dimensions. The cups are typical Rococo bell-shaped cups with a wide opening. The lids of the teapot and sucrier are in the iconic and striking crown shape, a sign that this set was made after the pottery attracted the King's patronage. An example of an identically shaped teapot with a similar seaweed pattern can be found in Miller & Berthoud's book "An Anthology of British Teapots" in plate 1922 on page 321. Condition report: This set is in stunning condition but given its age there are a few signs of wear, which I will list here. Almost all items are crazed and I will not mention this from here on unless the crazing is more extreme. The teapot is in perfect condition. The teapot Stand is very crazed and a bit stained, the gilt has rubbed off in places and it has two cracks. The lidded sucrier is in perfect condition. The milk jug looks like a replacement made of lighter color and the inside gilt is rubbed in places. One cake plate is very crazed, causing stains. The other cake plate is lightly crazed, like most items. 6 teacups are in perfect condition, of which 3 are whiter replacements, 2 are good but have small insignificant firing cracks on the rim; and 2 have cracks although they are still good for use (the cracks are not in danger of moving further or leaking). 7 coffee cups are in perfect condition, of which 1 is a whiter replacement. 10 saucers are in excellent condition and 2 are cracked, but can still be used (the cracks are stabile). The slop bowl is in good condition. All of the above defects are minor, they do not detract from its beauty and the set is perfectly safe to use. Antique British porcelain is never perfect. Kilns were fired on coal in the 1800s, and this meant that china from that period can have some firing specks from flying particles. British makers were also known for their experimentation, and sometimes this resulted in technically imperfect results. Due to the shrinkage in the kiln, items can have small firing lines or develop crazing over time, which should not be seen as damage but as an imperfection of the maker's recipes, probably unknown at the time of making. Items have often been used for many years and can have normal signs of wear, and gilt can have signs of slight disintegration even if never handled. I will reflect any damage, repairs, obvious stress marks, crazing or heavy wear in the item description but some minor scratches, nicks, stains and gilt disintegration can be normal for vintage items and need to be taken into account. There is widespread confusion on the internet about the difference between chips and nicks, or hairlines and cracks. I will reflect any damage as truthfully as I can, i.e. a nick is a tiny bit of damage smaller than 1mm and a chip is something you can easily see with the eye, a glazing line is a break in the glazing only, hairline is extremely tight and/or superficial and not picked up by the finger, and a crack is obvious both to the eye and the finger. Dimensions - please feel free to ask for details! Please note that the silver tray used in the picture is for display only and does not form part of this listing.

I honestly believe that we all have something we can be grateful for, even when everything seems to be falling apart! If we set our minds on what we are grateful for, we can enjoy the beauty, the joy, and the blessings that come our way each day. ~ Sandi Hello my dear blogging friends! I have been absent from my blogging for a few months, and I feel I should let you know what is going on with me. Before I get into all of that, I want you to know that the past fourteen years have been a joy to me! I have invited you to my Tea parties and HOME parties and we have had such a good time, haven't we? I have shared numerous posts of my collection of Rose Chintz china which I am especially fond of. Many of you know the story of where most of it came from and my dear Auntie P who gifted it to me. I have shared my extensive collection of china and teapots with you, and I have shared some of my stories. We have walked our beaches together, and we have toured Green Gables together. It has been a lot of fun. The Haunted Wood at Green Gables. The truth is, and it pains me to tell you this, the past year in particular, has been very difficult. Most of you are not aware that I have some fairly serious health issues which I will share with you now. I don't need to share everything. I only wish for you to understand some of my struggle and why I have made a decision. When I was in my mid-thirties, I became very ill with a neuromuscular disorder which affected all of my voluntary muscles as well as my lungs. It has caused me a considerable change in life style and has made me extremely accident prone. With a compromised immune system, I am vulnerable to all manner of health issues. Up until that point, I had always been very active and high energy with a very strong constitution. When I was first diagnosed, I made up my mind that whatever happened, I was going to fight this with everything within me. I also knew that God would be with me and He would see me through it all. At the time of my diagnosis, my three sons were still quite young. One was in his early teens, the middle guy was a tween, and my youngest was just a little boy. I knew my kids still needed their mom; especially my youngest, so I tried especially hard to lead a normal life for their sakes. Every time I looked into the big blue eyes of my little boy, I knew I couldn’t give up. I had to keep going and live as normally as possible. My take on a Victorian sponge cake. It took a couple of years for the specialists to get me levelled out with medication so I could operate as normally as possible. During that time, most of my activities came to a halt. I was not able to attend church and I was judged rather harshly for that. Some folks didn’t understand nor did some of them really try to. While I was housebound, I read my Bible and I spent a great deal of time in prayer. So, my time was not wasted. Because of my condition, I had some very bad falls. Sometimes my legs would give out on me and oftentimes if I was especially tired, I could trip over my own feet. Stairs are not my friend. Broken bones, sprained and strained muscles, as well as torn muscles and ligaments became a way of life for me. My physiotherapist once told me because of my disorder, I was probably going to be seeing him for quite some time. He was right of course. Accidents happen when I least expect them. After a number of years, I became strong enough to return to church and ministry. I had spent seven years at home but I grew a lot and I ministered to a lot of people. The Lord can use us even when we are incapacitated if we allow Him to. My 4th of July cake. My favourite Rose Chintz and lilacs. When Hubby and I resigned from our pastorate, I started blogging because I felt I needed an outlet of sorts for creativity. You see, I had been the music director and I also wrote short stories for the bulletins. Blogging helped fill the void and I got to know so many lovely ladies the world over. It has been wonderful! Two of our fabulous beaches. This photo below was taken by my son and I love the ripples he caught in the sand. At that time, I was still getting out to the beach for walks which was probably my favourite thing to do, and thrift shopping, as well as having friends in for tea. But I was not able to drive any longer and I became very dependant on my hubby to get me around. It is a good thing that he didn't mind. Hubby is a very patient man! One of my thrifted teacups. My husband and I had Home Bible study groups for over thirty-five years, before and after we resigned from our church. I always enjoyed preparing treats for the groups and entertaining in my home. It gave me much pleasure to minister to others. Roses from my garden. In 2013, I had a couple of very bad falls, and I began experiencing more difficulty. But I managed to keep a positive attitude. I knew that I would be able to minister to others more effectively if I counted my blessings instead of my woes. Of course we all know having a positive attitude can take one a very long way. My Lord enabled me to do that for a very long time, and I am grateful. I told myself there were others much worse off than me, and we all know that to be true. But, as I became more and more incapacitated, little by little, I was not able to do the things I used to do. This annoyed me to no end. You see, I always challenged myself. Now, my body was really challenging me. Sometimes I got angry because I was losing control. But I still knew that God was much bigger and wiser than I am and I always trusted Him to get me through the hard times, instead of giving in to that anger. I am stubborn! Perhaps that is a good thing, because I don’t like giving in to things, especially pain. On the other hand, I tend to overdo and then I pay for it. Sometimes I will have another accident because I did overdo. It is frustrating! I guess I have always wanted to be strong and not give in to weaknesses. I didn’t want to be a burden to anyone, especially my family. I am obviously an A type personality and it’s difficult to admit that I have to start taking better care of myself. I can’t bake as much as I used to and that is incredibly hard on me. My hands are so bad that I cannot peel an apple or a potato. I cannot spend any more than five to ten minutes on my feet or my back causes me extreme pain. In regards to this back of mine, I need surgery but they don’t recommend it because it is an 8 to 10 hour surgery, and because of my condition, I am a risky case. I was told by a surgeon and my neurologist that it probably wouldn't work anyway. More and more my hubby has taken over the role of house keeper. This is a very hard pill for me to swallow. I can no longer shop, go for walks, or enjoy a coffee in the evenings down at the boardwalk like we used to do. My life has become very difficult and yes, boring! I have been hesitant to confide in you because I have strived to keep my blog upbeat and as interesting as I am able. But I feel my time in Blogland is coming to an end. I have had a wonderful time hosting parties and sharing. A part of me wants to continue but it has become increasingly hard for me. Shooting a tea time for example is especially difficult because I have to get the china out and set it up. My hubby isn't always here to help take the china down for me. He works part time at a job he loves and he goes to the gym. He is also involved in the church. He is still very active and he needs to be. I always liked to share a treat with a recipe when I had a tea time, but it is becoming increasingly difficult for me to do that. I don’t get out much so pictures of the Island and other things that interest me have come to a standstill. So, my dear blogging friends, I have so enjoyed my time with all of you here in Blogland, but I think it is best to close down. Perhaps one day I will start a site on Facebook, who knows? When I feel up to it, I may try to visit some of you. My love and thanks go out to all of you for coming to visit and leaving your delightful comments over the years. You have all been such an encouragement to me. A few of you have been especially kind to me, sending me cards and gifts over the years. You know who you are, and I will always appreciate your thoughtfulness. It has been lovely belonging to such a caring "village" of blogging friends. Please take good care of yourselves, stay well, and remember God loves you, and so do I! I will miss you. FYI ~ The pictures I have shared on this post are from some of my postings from over the years and I hope you enjoy them. Sunset at Victoria Park. When asked if my cup is half-filled or half-empty; my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup. ~ unknown Sharing from my heart ~ Sandi

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm This beautiful Meissen part dinner and dessert service is comprised of some 68 pieces. The pieces in the service feature a white-cream porcelain ground accented with gilt edges and details and adorned with vibrantly coloured painted floral sprays. The set is comprised of six tureens with covers; one square bowl; five serving dishes, two circular and three oval; a sweetmeat dish; ten soup dishes, sixteen dinner plates, seven lunch plates, three bread plates, and four dessert plates; four coffee cups and saucers; and a twin salt with central loop handle. Each piece is marked to the underside with blue crossed sword marks for Meissen.

Factory: Sèvres Manufactory (French, 1740–present). Designer: Hyacinthe Régnier (French, active 1825–63). Date: 1855–61. Culture: French, Sèvres. M...

This beautiful tea and coffee set, made from solid silver, is both decorative and practical, and would make a stunning addition to a traditional interior.

I just discovered this wonderful place for dishaholics! I am sure you are going to love, love, love this one! Let me introduce The Vintage Table! Alison established "The Vintage Table" in 2010. She opened a vintage china and styling hire company located in Perth, Australia. She has beautiful tea sets, plates, vases, linens, styling props, candles and cake stands for hire. She also has a blog! You have to look at some of the images on her site! She has lots of recipes too! I love to visit her blog just to dream............ This is all eye candy ladies! ENJOY!!!! I won't be talking because I know you'll be gawking! So what do you think? Delicious right? I hope you enjoyed this wonderful blog! She has wonderful details and ideas for parties! Have fun! I would hire her in a minute to do a party for me! The Vintage Table http://thevintagetable.com.au/blog/ Blessings My Friend, I will be joining: BNOTP for Tablescape Thursday http://betweennapsontheporch.net/patriotic-tables-setting-for-memorial-day-4th-of-july/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BetweenNapsOnThePorch+%28BETWEEN+NAPS+ON+THE+PORCH%29 Have a Daily Cup of Mrs Olson for Share Your Cup Thursday http://jannolson.blogspot.com/2015/04/share-your-cup-thursday-147.html

Royal Albert White Dogwood service for 4, 19 piece tea set. This set includes a small teapot that holds approx. 26 oz and each dogwood teacup holds approx. 4 oz, (teapot and lid count as 2), cream, sugar, salt, pepper, handled cake plate and 4 each of a teacup, saucer, bread and butter plate. All in great vintage condition. All pieces have no chips, cracks or crazing the gold is nice and shiny. Shipping out side of the continental USA, rural or eastern Canada can be more expensive and could be require additional payment. You can send me your shipping address in advanced for a quote. Please Note: The items I sell are not new, they are vintage or antiques, it goes without saying that there maybe some imperfections which I will try my best to point out and take pictures of. I do not look at my items under a microscope, but I do the best I can to describe it. Please ask questions, what may be important to you may not be to me and vice versa...I want you to love your purchase. IMPORTANT: All shipments outside of Canada will require a phone number for customs clearance. Please include your phone number in the message to seller upon checkout.

The Russian Imperial court was a place of enormous opulence during the 18th and 19th centuries, especially at formal banquets. Tables groaned with crystal, silver, and gold, and as many as 300 different dishes. A taste of this is available at the Hermitage Amsterdam.