Vintage tea trio made by Thomas Forester and Sons. It has a beautiful hand-painted simplified floral pattern. Made in England. The edges have a slightly scalloped curve accented in gold.
Tea trio: Traditionally the teacup is for tea, the saucer complements the teacup, and the large plate is for finger sandwiches or snacks.
Discontinued piece. 1940s pattern.
Condition: Excellent condition, no damage.
Please note that most of our items are pre-loved and may have minor imperfections commensurate with the date of manufacture. Vintage items are about 40 to 100 years old, antique pieces are over 100 years old. Minor wear should be considered acceptable, they are simply part of the character of owning an older piece. I give full condition reports for each item, please feel free to contact me for further information.
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Dimensions: 1 Teacup – Diameter: 9cms (3 1/2″) Cup Height: 6cms (2 1/2″)
1 Saucer – Diameter: 14.5cms (5 3/4″)
1 Tea plate – Diameter: 15cms ( 6″)
About Thomas Forester & Sons: It was a pottery manufacturer based in Longton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The company started as Thomas Forester in the 1870s and appeared in the Pottery Gazette regularly during the 1880s. They specialised in the manufacturing of Victorian majolica and earthenware.
In 1900, the company employed over 700 people in the Staffordshire area and was seen as one of the largest producers of majolica in England in the late 1800s. In their prime, the company had showrooms in London, Paris, Berlin and Vienna.
Before 1900, the company was known for producing a vast range of Victorian majolica. Techniques were later improved, which led to the production of many elaborate art pottery designs including Trogon Ware during the 1920s and 1930s.
