16-Piece Ridgways Child’s ‘CHINTZ’ Tea Set, c 1882 Miniature Staffordshire

Reference:  1) Doris Lechler, ‘Volume II Children’s Glass Dishes, China, and Furniture,’ p 74.  2) Lorraine Punchard, ‘Playtime Pottery & Porcelain From the United Kingdom & the United States,’ p 13 to decipher England’s registry marks.

This is a miniature 16-Piece child’s Tea Set that is transfer printed in a striking Black, the pattern name is ‘CHINTZ.’  The plates and saucers are marked on the bottom which enables us to identify the maker positively as Ridgways, Stoke-on-Trent, and the Registry Date of January 7, 1882.  This is a very lively and striking geometric pattern with butterflies, vines, and flowers.  This 16-Piece miniature child’s Tea Set consists of:

(1)   Teapot with Lid:  3.5” H

       Chip to corner edge of Lid

(1)   Sugar:  1.875” H

(1)   Creamer:  2” H

(1)   Waste Bowl:  2.25” H

(4)   Plates:  4.5” D

(4)   Cups:  1.75” H

       Rough top edge small area to one cup.

(4)   Saucers:  3.5” D

Please ignore the white glare reflections in the photos.  This miniature child’s Tea Set is in excellent condition, with the exceptions noted above.  Transfer skips and smudges, light crazing, and minor typical firing imperfections may appear sporadically consistent with production from this period of time, but nothing that diminishes the display value.  Presented as is and as found.

A large inventory of Antique miniature and children’s porcelain and pottery dishes which includes tea, dinner, and dessert sets, and accessories exists.   Treasures are being added all the time as we are buyers through fine estate and auction sales.  Please feel free to contact me if you are looking for something specific to complete or add to your collection as many items are available but not displayed.

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