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Beautiful antique English china tea and serving collection dating primarily to the 1920s, with striking early Art Deco / Imari-inspired decoration.The majority of this set is Standard China, Made in England – a trade name used by Chapmans (Longton) Ltd of Staffordshire. This style of Standard China backstamp dates to approximately 1916–1930, placing these pieces firmly in the early 20th century and most likely in the 1920s.The coordinating square serving bowl is marked Carlisle Ware, Burgess Bros, Longton, England. Burgess Bros operated from 1922–1939, making it entirely consistent with the period of the Standard China pieces.Although produced by two Staffordshire manufacturers, the Carlisle Ware bowl coordinates beautifully with the service and appears to have been used alongside it for many years.17 pieces in total:2 x teacups
Approx. 5.5 cm high x 8 cm diameter5 x saucers
Approx. 14 cm diameter x 2 cm high6 x cake / side plates
Approx. 15 cm diameter x 1.5 cm high1 x small milk / cream jug
Approx. 11 x 8 x 6.5 cm1 x small bowl
Approx. 11 cm diameter x 6 cm high1 x square Carlisle Ware serving bowl
Approx. 18.5 cm across x 3 cm high
Burgess Bros, Longton, England1 x large square serving plate
Approx. 25 cm across x 2 cm highThe decoration is particularly attractive, combining black borders, vivid green diamond panels, warm rust and orange floral medallions, fine gilt highlights and elegant swag detailing.It has a wonderful transitional look between the elaborate English china of the Edwardian period and the stronger geometric styling that emerged during the Art Deco era.Condition:
Good antique condition overall with age-related wear to some gilding and decoration. The small jug has a minor manufacturing fault near the spout, clearly shown in the photographs. Please view all photographs closely as they form part of the description.Estimated date:
Standard China pieces c.1916–1930, most likely 1920s.
Carlisle Ware piece c.1922–1939.A beautiful and increasingly difficult-to-find English tea collection with genuine early 20th-century character.Please see my other similar antique and vintage china listings.Cherished Revival Co
