Category
China
Medium
china egg shell thin cups
Distinguishing marks
red marks as per picture with black markings unsure origin
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
unknown.
Long Description
jpg's of all the dishes. There are 6 cups and saucers all the same
History
Inherited this set from grandmother who died aged 90 in the 1980's.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
inherited
For Sale?
No
Re: Oriental tea set 15 pieces unusual cup holder design egg ...
i like..
how much?
Re: Oriental tea set 15 pieces unusual cup holder design egg ...
Hi
I'm not sure. Am trying to get valuations. It is a very nice set but not 100% sure if Chinese or Japanese. Do you have any ideas? I see you are from America. I'm in Scotland so would have to also take shipping costs into it (bit far to pop over!)
Heather
Re: Oriental tea set 15 pieces unusual cup holder design egg ...
Very pretty set, I love the nuetral colors
Re: Oriental tea set 15 pieces unusual cup holder design egg ...
Thankyou
It is very pretty but oh so delicate and tends to be wrapped up in a box which is a shame but inevitable.
Re: Oriental tea set 15 pieces unusual cup holder design egg ...
Could likely tell you more if you would post two additional photos, a clear shot of the back of one of the pieces (make it a close-up if there are any additional maker's marks there), and a close-up of that signature on the front. Thanks so much!
Re: Oriental tea set 15 pieces unusual cup holder design egg ...
Hi
Thanks for replying.
I have tried to get the markings as close as poss, although they look ok when I resize them they do become blurry once posted however perhaps you might be able to make them out.I have also changed a couple of the pictures.
Cheers.
Re: Oriental tea set 15 pieces unusual cup holder design egg ...
Japanese luncheon set. This is a typical mid 20th century period tea set, it can be from before or after the war (WW2). It is a Japanese export. A lot of this was manufactured in Japan specifically for the Western markets.
Value varies based on decoration, condition and demand. Are you missing a lid from the sugar bowl? This set has nice decoration and is very mild/neutral compared to other sets.
My guess from seeing so many other sets would be anywhere from 80.00 to 150.00 dollars.
Re: Oriental tea set 15 pieces unusual cup holder design egg ...
Hello
No. Mistake on my part! Played around with the lids and discovered that I had put a lid on the milk jug! Senior moment. I have posted new pictures.
Thankyou