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Child’s Red Transferware Tea Set Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron”
Child’s Red Transferware Tea Set Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron”
Child’s Red Transferware Tea Set Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron”
Child’s Red Transferware Tea Set Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron”
Child’s Red Transferware Tea Set Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron”
Child’s Red Transferware Tea Set Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron”
Child’s Red Transferware Tea Set Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron”
Child’s Red Transferware Tea Set Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron”

Child’s Red Transferware Tea Set Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron”

$ 58.08

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Model: Little May with Apron
  • Style: Victorian
  • Condition: There is a chip on the lip of the sugar and small frits around the spout and mouth of the teapot. There are small frits to the inner flange on the teapot’s lid. There are misses, smudges, and dots to some of the transfers. The pieces still look fresh and bright.
  • Object Type: Coffee/Tea Set
  • Color: Red
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Brand: Charles Allerton
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Child’s Staffordshire red transfer ware Charles Allerton “Little May with Apron” tea set circa 1880
    Whimsical, colorful child’s Staffordshire transfer tea set with Little May holding eggs in her apron.
    Low fired ceramic ware with a red transfer pattern of a little girl named May (or Mae )standing in front of farmhouse wearing a dress, a floppy hat, and an apron. She is holding up the front of her apron which is filled with eggs.  The central image is framed by a band of flowers and leaves border.
    The glaze is shiny and smooth feeling with a small crackle. The shallow foot rings on the tea pot and sugar are not fired. The saucer and teacup have no unglazed areas. The pieces were molded. You can see mold lines on the teapot, sugar, and cup handle. There are four pieces with two lids: teapot, sugar, saucer and teacup.
    There is a mark on the base of the saucer, teapot, and sugar that reads STAFFORDSHIRE ENGLAND .
    MEASUREMENTS
    Teapot 5 ½” (14.0 cm) long x 3” (7.6 cm) wide x 5” (12.7 cm) tall
    Sugar 4 ¼” (10.8 cm) long x 3” (7.6 cm) wide x 4 ½” (11.4 cm) tall
    Teacup 2 ½” (6.4 cm) diameter x 2” (5.1 cm) tall
    Saucer 4 ½” (11.4 cm) diameter x 1” (2.5 cm) tall
    Weighs 1 lb 11.8 oz (790 g)
    CONDITION
    There is a chip on the lip of the sugar and small frits around the spout and mouth of the teapot. There are small frits to the inner flange on the teapot’s lid. There are misses, smudges, and dots to some of the transfers. The pieces still look fresh and bright.
    Here are some more pieces to add to your tea set. They especially go well with shabby chic.
    ITEM
    : Pot-1955
    Larry and Bob want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and so we offer hassle free returns within 14 days.
    We just ask that you notify us before returning and obtain our authorization. This will ensure quick processing. For more details, please see our return policy (shown towards the top of the listing)