18 piece retailer china tea set with pretty rose and gilt design, comprising six matching cups, saucers and plates, no chips or cracks, vintage

This pretty 6 piece set of cups, saucers and plates was part of a much loved tea service in daily use until the 1950s. It is probably at least 100 years old. Its pattern of pink roses and gold trim was a favourite decoration for fine bone china for many decades.

These remaining pieces are in good condition and are not chipped or cracked apart from a hairline crack on one cup (as shown in the last photo). The gold rim is mostly intact, with just a few places showing a little wear (visible in several photos), as is only to be expected of objects in regular use. There is also slight discoloration on several handles.

The pieces have no factory marking so I do not know where or when exactly they were made.

diameter of plates: 18 cms (7 ins)
saucers: 14 cms (5.5 ins)
cups (rim): 7.8 cms (3 ins) retailer