
Porcelain cream and sugar set with floral decoration
Selling Price
$28
History
This cream and sugar set represents the popular Victorian and early 20th-century tradition of fine porcelain tableware decorated with hand-painted or transfer-printed floral motifs. Such sets were essential components of formal tea services and reflected the era's emphasis on refined domestic entertaining. The footed design and gilt accents were characteristic of quality porcelain production from European and American manufacturers during the late 19th through mid-20th centuries. Floral-decorated porcelain sets like this appeal to collectors of vintage tableware, tea service enthusiasts, and those who appreciate Victorian and cottage-style decorative arts. These pieces are valued for their delicate craftsmanship, nostalgic charm, and ability to add elegance to both display collections and actual tea service use. Collectors particularly seek matching or complementary pieces to complete their tea sets, making individual components like cream and sugar sets desirable finds in the antiques market.
Origin
Germany or United States
Time period
circa 1900-1950