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tea cup set

By stephieheat, 2 June, 2008
Description

Saucer has scalloped edges with gold wreaths on edges.The outer area is turquois blue with solid gold color in cup indentation. Saucer was dropped and a few pieces broke off. I was able to completely repair it but cracks are visible on bottom of saucer.

Cup is solid turquois on outside with gold wreaths around edge. Inside is solid gold color with a bunch of fruit ?decopaged? on the bottom inside. The cup is in excellent condition. No cracks or chips, small areas of gold rubbed thin. 

Category
China
Medium
porcelan
Distinguishing marks
Royal Sealy China----Japan---mark--a white seal in a brown frame with olive branches on sides
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
saucer is 5-6 inches with scalloped edges, teacup is about 3 inches across.
Date Period
World War II?
Weight
few ounces
History
My grandmother gave it to me about 15 years ago. She got it from her sister, who's husband was in WWII. My grandmother thought the husband brought it back from the war, but not sure.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
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