This pair of porcelain dessert stands was produced in France by Le Rosey before 1870. Le Rosey was an excellent porcelain decorator who had won many awards at exhibitions in Paris during the nineteenth century. Their painted decorations and porcelain forms were very similar to some used at the Sevres factory. These dessert stands have a diameter of 9 inches and a height of 5 inches. They are made of fine white porcelain of substantial weight. The rim of the stand and the foot are slightly scalloped. They are hand painted with the most delicate sprays of pastel colored flowers. There are rich, heavy gilded accents around the edge of the stands and the rims are trimmed with heavy gilding. These stands would add of touch of elegance to any table or décor. How fortunate it is to have this pair to offer in virtually the condition as the day they were made.

This 3-piece porcelain tea set was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in 1895. The pieces are signed with a stamped green shield and an impressed shield mark. The pot is 8 inches high at the handle and 8 1/2 inches across from the handle to the spout. The set is fashioned in eighteenth century style with the pot having a figural spout. All the pieces have pedestal bases. The handles on the pot and cream pitcher rise high over the body of the piece giving them a graceful appearance. The covered sugar bowl is wide and ample. Each piece is individually hand painted with colorful sprays of flowers similar to the style from the Meissen factory. There is gold trim on the rims and finials of this set. It is a very handsome antique set in excellent condition.

This 3 piece porcelain dresser set was produced in the U.S. by a Belleek manufacturer around 1900. There is no manufacturer’s mark because it was sold "white wear" to an amateur painter for decoration. The color of the porcelain is similar to Willets, Lenox, or Ceramic Arts Company which produced American Belleek porcelains in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The brush is 9 inches long, the mirror has a diameter of 5 3/4 inches and the comb is 8 3/4 inches long. This was a truly amazing find to acquire three matching pieces of wonderful American porcelain in such excellent condition. The silver on the hand mirror is quite good. The comb teeth are made of celluloid and that survived so well. All of the bristles in the brush are intact. The porcelain is molded with high relief rococo swirls which are accented with hand applied gilding. The mirror and the brush have the most appealing little hand painted cherubs on them. This set had been protected and cherished for decades evidenced by the fine condition it is in.

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in England by Royal Crown Derby in 1894. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and the cup is 2 1/2 inches high. The porcelain is fine bone china. It is molded into four panels which are blown out in a kind of melon ribbed shape. The handle is twisted to simulate rope. There is a very fine, lacy gold pattern decorating the cup and saucer. The interior of the cup is entirely gilded. There is gold trim on the rims of both pieces and the handle of the cup is also gilded. There is slight wear to the gilding on the rim of the saucer. There are no other defects and this tea cup is in good condition.

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by H. Wolfsohn Dresden before 1900. The saucer has a diameter of 5 inches and the cup is 1 3/4 inches high. The cup has an ornate figural handle with a ram's head and a pedestal base. Tiny garlands of hand painted roses decorate the inside of the cup, the exterior of the cup and the saucer. Both pieces are accented with raised gilding. There is gold beaded trim on the inside rim of the cup, on the outside, and around the saucer. It is just dainty and delightful. This adorable demitasse cup and saucer is in excellent condition.

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Nymphenburg in the 1890s. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/2 inches and the cup is 1 1/2 inches high. The porcelain is delicate and translucent. The handle on the cup is swirled and is accented with magenta enamel. The style of the cup and saucer is simple and elegant. It is hand painted with purple flowers. There is a spot on the under side of the saucer which occurred in manufacture, when the piece was glazed. This sweet demitasse set is in excellent condition.

This porcelain bowl was produced in the U.S. by Willets in 1910. The bowl is 8 1/4 inches across the handles and 3 1/2 inches high. The porcelain is extremely delicate and egg-shell like. It is cream colored with a high glaze. The rim is crimped with ruffles. There are sweet, hand painted roses decorating both sides of the bowl in pink, yellow, and deep rose. The handles and the rim are gilded. It is amazing that this fragile piece has survived in excellent condition for so long.

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Doulton Burslem before 1890. The saucer is 4 1/4 inches across and the cup is 2 1/8 inches high. There is an artist's monogram on the bottom of each piece. The porcelain is fine bone china. The interior of the cup has a high glaze and the exterior on the cup and the saucer have a matte finish. This cup and saucer is unique in the fact that it is square in shape. The decoration is done in the art nouveau style. The floral decoration is entirely hand painted. The rims and handle of the cup have gold trim. This antique demitasse cup and saucer is in excellent condition.

This porcelain three piece set, consisting of tea cup, saucer and plate, was produced in France by Haviland Limoges before 1920. The plate has a diameter of 7 1/2 inches, the saucer is 5 1/2 inches across and the cup is 2 inches high. The porcelain is very translucent and has molded decoration in the porcelain. The saucer and plate have scalloped rims. All of the pieces have factory transfer decoration of scattered flowers and foliage in teal blue and green. There is decoration inside the cup. The rims of all the pieces have sponged gold accents. This charming three piece set is frilly and feminine. It is in excellent condition.

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in England by Royal Crown Derby in 1892. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and the cup is 2 1/2 inches high. It is decorated with a Japanese Imari style design. The colors are cobalt blue, iron red and green. There is rich gilding in elaborate motifs on both the cup and the saucer. This elegant cup and saucer is in excellent condition.

This porcelain chocolate cup and saucer was produced in France by Sevres in 1803. The saucer has a diameter of 5 1/4 inches and the cup is 4 1/4 inches high, including the handle. The cup is fashioned in the Empire style with an ornate handle rising above the rim of the cup. The most impressive feature of this set is the fabulous floral painting. A most beautiful garland of hand painted flowers encircles the cup and the saucer. The detail is meticulous. The ground color is apple green. It is enhanced with raised gold accents. There is a lacy gold medallion in the well of the saucer. Both pieces have heavy gold trim on the rims and on the handle on the cup. This gorgeous set is in excellent condition.

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in France by Pouyat Limoges before 1900. The saucer has a diameter of 5 3/4 inches and the cup is 2 inches high. The porcelain is translucent and of high quality. There are rococo decorations molded into the porcelain. The decoration is a factory transfer design in a very desirable art nouveau style. The colors are soft pastels of pink and green. There is rich, heavy gilding on the rims and lacy gold trim in the interior rim of the cup and around the well of the saucer. This tea cup and saucer is in excellent condition.