Tea Set for 6 by Royal Doulton, English Circa 1960
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Classical Mid-Century Modern tea set for six, including 6 cups, 6 saucers, a creamer and a sugar bowl, bone china with leaf decor, Westwood pattern by Royal Doulton; vintage English circa 1960.
Condition: minor surface wear
Size: cup 7 cm high, saucer 15.5 cm diameter
Condition: minor surface wear
Size: cup 7 cm high, saucer 15.5 cm diameter
The style we now call Mid-Century Modern also came as a reaction to the old way of living and was the fresh start, especially in the late 1940s – early 1950s. This was done by creating light, functional designs with straight and clean lines and bold colours. Decoration was secondary; in fact the simplicity became a decoration on its own.
Facts of Lavish Did you know? The modern teapot originated in the Yuan dynasty China, about 700 years ago. Many teapot shapes were invented since then, but the principle remains the same.