hotsell An exquisite antique Art Deco bone china tea set made by Melba China (Mayer & Sherratt), circa 1925. The tea set comprises 6 saucers, 5 teacups, 6 side plates, cream jug and bowl.
This range is called 'Melbarose', registered design number 714720. The design is an intricate, vibrant colourful enamelled pattern of flowers, birds of paradise and melba rose vines. The enamel is raised on the green leaves. The pieces are lined around the rim, base and cup handles in a black detail. The side plates are square with scalloped corners. The medium sized bowl could be used as a large sugar bowl, or bowl for nibbles or bon bons.
The pieces all carry the back stamp: Melba Bone China, Guaranteed Made in England, Melbarose No. 714720. The pieces are all in good vintage condition with no cracks or chips. Some pieces have few teeny spots of glaze discolouration commesurate with age and use. This is a beautiful antique set for an elegant tea party.
Dimensions:
Diameter of side plate = 16cm
Ht. of tea cup = 6.5 cm
Diameter of tea cup rim = 8cm
Ht. of bowl = 7cm
Diameter of rim of bowl = 13cm
Ht. of cream jug = 9.5cm
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Product code: Beautiful Art Deco Melba China 5 Person Tea Trio hotsell with Cream Jug and Bowl, Melbarose Pattern 714720