TOY

Datec. 1940s

Dimensions1.2 x 13.6 cm (1/2 x 5 3/8 in.) - side plate 4.4 x 7.2 x 5.5 cm (1 3/4 x 2 13/16 x 2 3/16 in.) - cup 0.9 x 9.7 cm (3/8 x 3 13/16 in.) - saucer

Object numberHF.2023.45.12 A-C

DescriptionA blue coloured milk glass three-piece children’s tea set. The exterior of the cup is blue (a) and the interior is white. The bottom is raised and a “D” shaped handle extends from one side. There are two parallel lines of decoration that encircle the cup. The saucer (b) has a blue top and white underneath. A pattern of concentric circles moves toward a sunken centre to hold the cup. The side plate (c) is also blue on the top and white on the underneath. A pattern of concentric circles decorate the lip of the plate towards a shallow flat centre.

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