Rosenthal China Tea Service
Purchased in Germany in 1945
34 pieces, handpainted with 8 different wildflower designs
1 teapot with tea strainer and 2 lids, 1 sugar bowl with lid, 1 creamer
2 service plates, 11 cake plates
7 teacups, 11 teacup saucers
Inscription on back of each piece –
Rosenthal
Selb-Germany
HELENA
Handgemalt
Common name of wildflower in German
Botanical name of wildflower
Note: name of flower is not included on the teacups and saucers
Setting 1 – 1 teacup, 1 - 5 ¾”saucer, 2 - 7 ½”cake plates
Setting 2 - 2 - 5 ¾” saucers, 1 - 7 ½” cake plate
Setting 3 – 1 teacup, 2 – 5 ¾” saucers, 2 – 7 ½” cake plates
Setting 4 – 2 teacups, 2 - 5 ¾” saucers, 2 - 7 ½” cake plates
Setting 5 – 2 teacups, 2 - 5 ¾”saucers, 2 – 7 ½” cake plates
(one cake plate has repaired chip)
Setting 6 – 1 teacup, 2 – 5 ¾” saucers, 2 – 7 ½” cake plates
(one cake plate has chip on rim)
Serving plates - 2 - 11 ¾” pastry plates
Teapot – with lid and strainer with lid
Sugar Bowl – with lid
Creamer
