Duchess Bone China Blush Moulded Breakfast Tea Trio + Bread Plate c1885

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Please Note: A Wide Variety of Antiques and Collectibles are Listed by maisy-patcheye every Thursday evening (5.00pm). UNITED KINGDOM BUYERS PLEASE NOTE - YOU CAN BUY ANY AMOUNT OF ITEMS FROM US AND THE POSTAGE WILL NEVER EXCEED 15 UK POUNDS TO ANY UK LOCATION. B-11 Description You are viewing a most attractive example of bone china teaware that will delight our collectors We are offering a Tea Trio with matching Bread Plate Crafted By: Duchess Origin: England Date: circa 1885 Rare Example from the: Victorian era Moulded Colourway: Golden blush Pattern: Floral pattern Rim: Gilded Breakfast tea trios have a larger sized teacup that standard examples. Traditionally served to the gentleman of the household, the offered a larger serving of reviving brew before embarking on the business of the day. Measurements Teacup: Just under 3 inches in height. Saucer: 6 inches in diameter Plate: 7 inches in diameter. Bread Plate: 9 inches in diameter Condition Report There are no chips and no cracks. No crazing. There is rubbing to the gilding on the rims. Background Information: The custom of drinking tea became a British institution when the Victorians took to serving it every afternoon in the parlour - until 1800 it had been customary to drink tea after dinner. This custom was to continue well into the 1930s when coffee became the vogue for the middle to upper classes. For the Edwardians, everything really did stop for tea and no afternoon was not complete without at least one serving of tea and cakes. The early dusks of winter in the drawing room were brightened with the arrival of the maid with her tray, while in warm summers the bright, airy conservatory with its profusion of exotic plants made an excellent setting in which to drink the refreshing China and Indian teas, served from fine, floral decorated china. Tea would be served in a beautiful and colourful tea-service. ! ********************************************************************************** Multi Purchases: We offer competitive multi purchase postal discounts to all of our customers, worldwide - these discounts are often significant and will save you considerably on postal charges on multi purchases (ie more than one item). Larger consignments will be dispatched by courier services and full tracking information will be available to you at all times. Please contact us if you require further information on the services we can provide to you. Customers who purchase more than one item will have the advantage of substantial postal discounts.If you have purchased more than one item, please wait for your invoice prior to making payment, this will allow us to apply your postal discount. We have provided discount examples at the bottom of the page for your information. Dispatch: On receipt of your payment, we aim to dispatch to you within 48 hours. We do not dispatch Friday, Saturday, Sunday. If you should have a preferred date of dispatch, please do not hesitate to inform us. All items are professionally packaged, protecting them from the rigours of the postal system, and all new packaging materials are used to protect and safely dispatch your order. Refunds/Concerns: If for any reason you should receive your order and not be satisfied we request that you first contact us via email prior to posting feedback. We are always happy to be of help and our priority is to ensure that you have a positive auction experience with us, and feel confident to shop with us again in the future. Problems are addressed by us quickly and if a refund is required this shall be issued to you with no fuss and no delay. RETURNS - UK BUYERS : Items may be returned within 14 days of receipt, after you have received approval from us by email . Buyers remorse is not an acceptable reason for return. A refund for the full hammer price ... read more

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