Standard Willow Pattern Two-cup Tea Set and Two Teapots, England, c. 1820-1890, a bone china tea set with tray printed in dark blue underglaze with the Standard Willow pattern, gilt trim, teapot and cream jug with molded entwined branch-style handle, the tray with molded round feet, unmarked, attributed to Powell & Bishop, comprised of a teapot, ht. 5; a cream jug, ht. 3 1/4; a covered sugar box, ht. 3 1/4; two cups and saucers, dia. 3 1/4 and 5 1/4; and a tray, lg. 16 1/2; and two earthenware teapots printed in light blue underglaze with the Two Temples II, Variation Broseley pattern, reversed, with butterfly border, one unmarked, ht. 10 1/2; the other marked with a printed pseudo-Chinese script mark, ht. 5 in.
Provenance: The Zeller Collection.
Condition
Condition: Each piece in very good condition with no evidence of chips or cracks, professional restoration to the cream jug and one cup, and possibly the edge of the 5 in. teapot lid.
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