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Help Identifying Very Old Porcelain Child's Tea Set

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By ArtGal, 26 August, 2023
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I was given this set from my late Mother in-law. It appears to be possibly a child's tea set, but I am not sure. The only information she could give me was that her Grandfather bought it from someone on a train in Europe. This would have to have been the early 1900's. It is a very delicate china or porcelain in white with brilliant gold paint. The pattern looks like cherries. It is a 10 piece set including Teapot with lid, Creamer, Sugar with lid, 2 saucers and 2 cups and the Tray.

I would be very interested to know more about this as well as if it is something of some value that I should hold on to.

The only marks I could see is the number "468" on the bottom of the teapot, creamer and sugar. The possible number "1120" is on the bottom of the two cups. There is also some type of marking on the bottom of the tray. I cannot tell what it is. See picture.

Measurements: Tray-9.5" x 8.5". Teapot- 4.75: H x 4.75". Creamer- 2.5" T x 2.75" W. Sugar- 3" T x 4" wide. Cups- 2" T x 2.25" W. Saucers- 3.75" across. The tray does show wear and scuffs in the gold, and one saucer has a paint chip on it.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain?
Distinguishing marks
The only marks I could see is the number "468" on the bottom of the teapot, creamer and sugar. The possible number "1120" is on the bottom of the two cups. There is also some type of marking on the bottom of the tray. I cannot tell what it is. See picture.
Condition
Good
Date Period
Early 1900's
History
I was given this set from my late Mother in-law. It appears to be possibly a child's tea set, but I am not sure. The only information she could give me was that her grandfather bought it from someone on a train in Europe. This would have to have been the early 1900's.
Price Paid (If known)
Family estate gift
For Sale?
No
Photos

SilentGal

1 year 9 months ago

Demitasse set

So sorry, I'm having no luck identifying your set. It's actually a demitasse set (coffee), teapots are "short and stout" like the children's song 😁. Coffee cups are smaller, taller, straight up and down like yours, teacups are shorter and more rotund. I had to get out a ruler for the measurements you provided because I doubted that anything that ornate would be for children. But the size indicates that it very well could be! Maybe a fancy grandma gave it as a gift. Lucky kids! So pretty!
Again, I'm sorry I couldn't help.

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