Description
A handmade tree stump tea set for two, dated circa 1950s to 1960s, in glazed porcelain with a hand-decorated brown swirl pattern. Each piece is sculpted to look like wood, though the set is entirely ceramic. The maker is unknown; the set is offered as folk art pottery, seven pieces in all.
Details
- Maker or brand: Unknown; the artist is not identified.
- Marks, labels or signature: A partially torn vintage label under the creamer. We were told it is from a previous auction house, but we cannot confirm that.
- Date or era: Circa 1950s to 1960s (mid-century); the date is approximate.
- Pattern or design: Sculpted tree stump form with a hand-decorated brown swirl pattern.
- Form: Seven-piece tea service for two.
- Materials: Glazed porcelain. The pieces look like wood but are entirely ceramic.
- Dimensions (approximate): Teapot with lid 8.5 in. long x 5.25 in. high; creamer 4.5 in. long x 3.25 in. high; sugar bowl with lid 6 in. long x 4 in. high; cups 4.25 in. long x 2.5 in. high each; saucers 5.5 in. wide x 0.75 in. high each.
- Capacity: Teapot holds about 20 fluid ounces (about 2 2/3 cups).
- Weight: The teapot is heavy.
- What is included: Lidded teapot, creamer, lidded sugar bowl, two cups, and two saucers. No original box or packaging is included.
Condition
Very good condition overall. Because this is handmade art pottery, there are artistic and firing imperfections. Two specific points are disclosed:
- Sugar bowl: what appears to be a very tiny chip on the rim under the lid; no chips on any outer edge.
- Teapot opening: a line, seam, or separation beneath the glaze, which appears to be a throwing or firing flaw.
Beyond those two points there are no other visible chips, no cracks, no crazing, and no repairs. See photos for both points. Stored in a smoke-free, odor-free, pet-free, climate-controlled space. Offered as a collectible and decorative piece.
Questions & Answers
Is the tea set signed or marked?
The maker is unknown. The one mark noted is a partially torn vintage label under the creamer, said to be from a previous auction house; we cannot confirm that.
What are the measurements?
All measurements are approximate. The teapot with lid is about 8.5 in. long by 5.25 in. high and holds about 20 fluid ounces. Each piece is listed with its size under Details.
What condition is it in?
Very good, with two disclosed points: what appears to be a very tiny chip on the sugar bowl rim under the lid, and a line, seam, or separation beneath the glaze at the teapot opening, which appears to be a throwing or firing flaw. No other visible chips, no cracks, no crazing, no repairs.
What is included and how does it ship?
Seven pieces: a lidded teapot, creamer, lidded sugar bowl, two cups, and two saucers. No original box or packaging is included. The set ships from Mauricetown, New Jersey by USPS, insured, with tracking.
Shipping & Returns
Ships from Mauricetown, New Jersey by USPS, insured, with tracking emailed when it leaves. Orders placed by 11:00 AM Eastern ship the same business day; later orders ship the next business day. If a piece arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and keep all packaging; shipping damage is handled through a carrier insurance claim. If it is materially different from the photos and description, contact us within 48 hours with photos and an explanation; once approved, ship it back within 48 hours after we email our prepaid label, for a refund to your original payment method. Full terms: Shipping & Delivery Policy and Return & Refund Policy.
