Miniature Teawares, Caughley, c.1780

 

These delightful miniature Caughley teawares would have formed part of a child's toy tea service. Each piece is printed with the Fisherman or Pleasure Boat pattern.

Caughley toy wares are highly collectable, and these items are excellent examples of their kind.

The items are unmarked.

Condition: Perfect - no chips, cracks or restoration to any of the pieces.

Dimensions (back row, left to right): Saucer: Diameter 2 7/8" (7.3cm); Saucer: Diameter 2 3/4" (6.9cm)

(front row, left to right): Tea Bowl: Height 2.6cm; Diameter 4.6cm; Coffee cup: Height 3.3cm; Tea Bowl: Height 2.5cm; Diameter 4.1cm

Geoffrey A. Godden, Caughley & Worcester Porcelains, 1775-1800, Antique Collectors' Club (1981).

Geoffrey A. Godden, Godden's Guide to Blue and White Porcelain, Antique Collectors' Club (2004).

£175 each

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