A Charming Rose Medallion Tea Ensemble, 19th Century
Size and Condition: The tray is 9 7/8 inches wide, 7 inches long, and 3/4 inches deep. It’s an uncommon form and very desirable, and is in perfect condition with only some minor rubbing and wear commensurate with age. The lidded bell-shaped teapot is also an uncommon form, it’s 4 1/4 inches tall, 5 1/4 inches spout to handle, and 3 1/2 inches in diameter at the base. Also perfect with some minor wear commensurate with age. The teacup and saucer: These are more typical teawares but still quite charming. The saucer is 5 1/2 inches in diameter, the teacup is 3 inches across, 2 1/2 inches tall. There is some obvious wear to the gilding at the center of the saucer indicating that this was in fact well-used, and there is a small nick to the rim of the teacup visible in the first photo.