Vintage Art Deco Plant Tuscan China Tea Set 22K Gold Gilded Circa 1936+ Made in England 23 Piece
A breathtaking 22-piece Plant Tuscan China tea set, made in England circa 1936+, from the renowned R. H. & S. L. Plant pottery of Longton, Staffordshire. This fine bone china design features crisp ivory-white porcelain with striking 22K gold zigzag borders and gently scalloped square plates. Each piece is light, translucent, and beautifully elegant almost glasslike in appearance.
Set Includes
6 x teacups (please note: 2 cups have visible hairline marks and inner scratches they do not appear to leak but are noted for accuracy)
8 x saucers
6 x side / cake plates (square form)
1 x milk jug / creamer
1 x sugar bowl
1 x serving / underplate (typically used under a teapot)
Total: 23 pieces (no teapot)
Features
Authentic Plant Tuscan China Made in England
Backstamp with winged crown and Plant Tuscan China mark, used circa 1936+
Fine bone china: light, glossy, and translucent
22K gold gilded rims and geometric border pattern
Classic Art Deco-inspired styling with elegant handles and embossed detail
Condition
Two cups show fine inner hairlines and surface scratches, as shown, but remain stable and display beautifully. Gold detailing is bright and even throughout.
Historical Note
Produced by R. H. & S. L. Plant Ltd, manufacturers at the Tuscan Works, Longton from 18981966. The Plant Tuscan China backstamp predates the Wedgwood acquisition (1966), making this set a true pre-war collectible. The company later became Royal Tuscan, a division of Wedgwood, before closing in 2006.
Perfect For
Collectors of early English bone china, elegant tea settings, or vintage décor. This set has the unmistakable shimmer and refinement of near-antique craftsmanship a gorgeous survivor of 1930s English porcelain artistry.