c 1876 Child’s ‘RED WILLOW STAFFORDSHIRE’ Trio Pearlware Transferware Miniature

Reference: Doris Lechler, ‘English Toy China’, Figure No. 140, pp 51, 166.  This is a scarce child’s miniature Tea Trio transfer printed in an earthy red with a pearlware glaze in the ‘RED WILLOW STAFFORDSHIRE’ pattern made in Staffordshire, England, c 1876.  With the exception of the occasional number, there are no marks, so the maker is unknown.  This antique miniature child’s Tea Trio would have been part of a complete Tea Set that was used by a child to acquire an understanding and to develop skills in proper etiquette and manners; these sets were available to children for child’s play and practice.

The ‘RED WILLOW STAFFORDSHIRE’ pattern shows a house near the foreground on the left-hand side with a prominent tree dividing the scene with another building or house on the right.  In the distance there appears to be a large castle or manor.  The plate and saucer have deep elaborate borders with a house set inside of a cartouche that is repeated four times.  This child’s miniature Tea Trio consists of:

(1)   Plate:  4.75” Diameter

(1)   Cup:  3.25” W x 2.5” D x 2.25” H

(1)   Saucer:  4.5” Diameter x .875” H

Please pardon the white glare reflections in the photos.  This child’s miniature Tea Trio has been played with and is in excellent condition.  There may be some transfer skips and smudges, glaze ponding, light crazing, stilt marks, and minor typical firing imperfections that sporadically may appear consistent with production methods at the time of making; 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, 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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