Herbert Aynsley Real Willow Miniature Childrens Tea Set Staffordshire

Maker: Herbert Aynsley & Co Pattern: Real Willow Origin: Staffordshire, England Date: c.1890-1910 Type: Miniature / Child's Tea Set Colour: Blue & White Material: Transferware Pottery Pieces: 13 pieces Decorative antique display set Included Pieces Teapot 2 large cups 2 large saucers 2 small cups 3 small saucers Milk jug 2 bowls Herbert Aynsley & Co Real Willow Miniature Children's Tea Set A charming antique miniature tea set by Herbert Aynsley & Co of Staffordshire, decorated in the ever-popular Real Willow pattern. Dating to around 1890-1910, this attractive blue and white transferware set was produced as a child's tea service and now makes a lovely decorative display piece or addition to a collection of Willow pattern, Staffordshire pottery or antique nursery ware. Contents & Dimensions Teapot Approx. 8cm wide x 7cm high Large Teacups (x2) Approx. 5.5cm wide x 5cm high Large Saucers (x2) Approx. 10cm diameter Small Teacups (x2) Approx. 4cm wide x 4cm high Small Saucers (x3) Approx. 8cm diameter Milk Jug Approx. 6cm high x 4.5cm wide Bowls (x2) Approx. 7.5cm diameter x 4cm high Condition An antique set showing expected age-related wear and signs of use. Teapot Small chip to lid Light crazing Large Cups One with small chip to rim and base One stained inside and on base Large Saucers Both in good condition Small Cups One in good condition One lightly crazed internally with slight pink staining inside Small Saucers All generally good condition Milk Jug Good condition Bowls One good condition One with hairline crack to base Overall the set displays well despite imperfections and remains a very attractive decorative antique piece.