D3/D7 - Doll's Tea Sets

D7 - Doll's Tea Sets

D7 - Doll's Tea Set; Includes:- 559 - Cup, 560 - Saucer, 560C - Milk Jug, 560S - Sugar Bowl, 560T - Teapot and 560TT - Tray all boxed.

 

 

This set first appears in the Price List G3, 1938: -

"Doll's Tea Set, complete on tray. Eleven pieces in assorted colours. 2/6"

A D3 - Doll's Tea Set illustrated in British Plastics & Moulded Products Trader, 1932.

D3 - Doll's Tea Set

D3 - Doll's Tea Set

At first we were a bit dubious about a Tea Set for three! But, an entry in Price List G3, 1938 confirms it's existence: -

"Three miniature Cups and Saucers, on 2¾in. dia. tray, in assorted colours. Novel and attractive. In fancy box. 1/-"

And finally, thanks to Jean Sanderson, the final proof! The interesting thing here is the 562-Tray which is a commemorative version, commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935 (see below). Note the colours of the cups and saucers - Red, White and Blue!

A close-up of the 562-Tray from the tea set illustrated above.