Doll's tea service
Category
Dolls' accessories
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ceramic and cardboard
Measurements
Each piece of tea set (min) - 11 mm (height); 17 mm (diameter), Each piece of tea set (max) - 27 mm (height); 33 mm (diameter), Parasol - 91 mm (length), Box - 134 mm (width); 38 mm (height); 74 mm (depth)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664525
Summary
A doll's tea set in a green cardboard box with a removable lid and a white cardboard inset which supports the pieces. The tea set comprises a teapot with a lid, a jug, two cups, two saucers and a bowl. The teapot is decorated with a coloured picture of three ladies in welsh costume, while the lid is plain. The remaining pieces have a coloured coat of arms and written beneath is 'City of Cardiff'. It could be that this is a commemorative set. The cocktail parasol is red, with a white ferule and a plain wood handle. Total number of items is 12.
Marks and inscriptions
On the cups, saucers, jug and bowl: 'CITY OF CARDIFF.'