Chintz black tea set
£49.50
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Elegant teacup, saucer, small plate and a cake plate in black chintz Hazel pattern, by Royal Winton; vintage English 1950s.
Condition: fine
Size: cup 7 cm high, cake plate 23 cm diameter;
Condition: fine
Size: cup 7 cm high, cake plate 23 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 History bits — large imports of tea to Europe from China began in the 17th century. Tea arrived along with the spice trade and other luxury goods, such as porcelain.
