Childs Bi-color Spatterware Tea Set Pearlware Staffordshire 1840 Elsmore Foster

Description

Rare Childs Bi-color Spatterware Tea Set
Elsmore Foster Staffordshire England 1840
This is a rare
childs
tea set made for a lucky Victorian child. The spatter ware set is sponge decorated
with
brilliant green
leafwork
and hand painted underglaze red outlining, finished with pearlware glaze. The set was impeccably potted and light bodied when it was made in the early nineteenth century.
A desirable decoration
and color combo
, naive and folky charm and hard to come by in this miniature
child
size. The decoration is very rich, with little white space remaining on the set.
The set comprises:
Teapot with Lid,
4 inches tall, 7 inches long (
stable interior
horizontal crack encircling perimater
and base of spout
);
Sugar with Lid,
3-
1/2
inches tall
with original string around lid and base
(
vertical cracks, stablized for display purposes only
);
Creamer or milk jug,
2-3/4 inches tall
(reglued handle)
;
3
cups,
1-3/4 inches tall;
2 extra cups also included (not shown); and
3
saucers,
4-1/4 inches across
(2 cracked and discolored)
.
The set is
was made by Elsmore Foster in
the Staffordshire region of England
. Saucers are marked with impressed backstamp. Dates to 1840-1860.
The set is in
fair
overall
condition,
wit
h the
issues mentioned above.
No
o other chips cracks or repairs.
Minor patina consistent with age and prior use.
Stilt marks and other typical manufacturing imperfections original to the making. Offered as is
and as described,
this rare set in a gorgeous shade of  green makes a
lovely
addition to any collection.
Fragile condition, recommended for display only.
We have listed a whimsical variety of early Staffordshire transferware and children's wares this week, and are happy to combined shipping of multiple purchases.
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message
with any questions or if you would like to see additional photos.
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