Stunning Antique Victorian 1850s Imari Bone China 21-Pc Tea Set Welsh gaudy

  
An absolute showstopper for collectors! This heirloom-quality set features a magnificent hand-painted Imari / Gaudy Welsh style motif decorated in rich underglaze cobalt blue, vibrant rust-iron orange, and accented with bright, hand-applied burnished gold gilding.

The craftsmanship is spectacular, boasting elegant fluted porcelain bodies, scalloped rim profiles, and beautifully ornate decorative handles. The Complete 21-Piece Service Includes. 6 x Elegant Fluted Tea Cups. 6 x Matching Scalloped Saucers approx. 6 x Matching Side Plates (forming 6 perfect'trio' sets).

2 x Large Cake / Bread & Butter Serving Plates approx. 24.5cm / 9.5.

1 x Large Slop / Sugar Bowl approx. 9.5cm tall Condition: Phenomenal antique condition given its 170+ year age. The porcelain remains incredibly bright, rings beautifully true when tapped, and the hand-painted enamels are exceptionally clean. The burnished gold gilt shows only light, honest age-related wear to some rims, which only highlights its authentic Victorian pedigree. There are some cracks to some pieces cracks as shown on pictures but most are in very good condition.

Undersides feature authentic hand-painted decorator/pattern numbers. This is a rare opportunity to own a substantially complete, display-ready capsule of British ceramic history. Perfect for high tea staging, period property display, or a centerpiece collection!