Fenton
Bradford China Fenton Tea Trio Red Floral Gilt Antique Cup Saucer Plate Set
£45.00
Condition: UsedCondition Notes: Cup: Good condition overall. The pattern and gilt remain vibrant. Some minor wear to gilding from age and handling. No cracks or chips observed.Saucer: Good condition. Slight surface wear consistent with age.Plate: Acceptable condition with notable crazing to the glaze, typical of age, but no visible chips or cracks. The pattern remains detailed and colorful.All pieces show minor production imperfections and age-related wear. Please see photos for close inspection.Country of Origin: United KingdomOccasion: All OccasionsSigned: NoSet Includes: Saucer,CupMaterial: Bone ChinaColour: RedVintage: YesBrand: FentonType: Tea Cup & SaucerDepartment: AdultCare Instructions: Hand Wash OnlyOriginal/Licensed Reproduction: OriginalTheme: FloralProduction Style: Art PotteryProduction Technique: PotteryBackstamp: PrintedFinish: GlossyThis is a beautiful 3piece antique tea set by Bradford China Manufacturer, Fenton, featuring richly decorated floral motifs in red, pink, and brown with gilt highlights. The intricate transferware pattern includes blooming flowers, fencing, and urns, evoking a classic English garden scene. This elegant set includes a teacup, saucer, and dessert plate — perfect for display or for traditional tea service.
Product Details:
Brand: Bradford China Manufacturer
Origin: Fenton, Staffordshire, England
Type: Tea Trio – Cup, Saucer, and Dessert Plate
Decoration: Transferware floral pattern with red and pink flowers, brown branches, urn and fence motif, and gilded detailing
Material: Fine porcelain
Period: Late 19th to early 20th century (based on backstamp style)
Condition:
Cup: Good condition overall. The pattern and gilt remain vibrant. Some minor wear to gilding from age and handling. No cracks or chips observed.
Saucer: Good condition. Slight surface wear consistent with age.
Plate: Acceptable condition with notable crazing to the glaze, typical of age, but no visible chips or cracks. The pattern remains detailed and colorful.
All pieces show minor production imperfections and agerelated wear. Please see photos for close inspection.
About Bradford China Manufacturer, Fenton:
The Bradford China Manufacturer operated in Fenton, Staffordshire, part of England’s historic Potteries region, wellknown for producing some of the finest ceramics in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Their work often featured intricate transferprinted designs with handpainted accents and rich gilt highlights, popular during the Victorian era.
The set exemplifies the ornate and decorative aesthetic of the period, combining industrial transfer techniques with artistic flourishes. Pieces like this are now cherished by collectors for their historical craftsmanship and charming English motifs.
Why Collect This Set?
Antique Authenticity: A genuine example of Staffordshire's ceramic legacy.
DisplayReady: An eyecatching set for china cabinets, vintage kitchen decor, or tea parties.
Gift Potential: A charming gift for collectors of English porcelain or floral tea sets.
Fenton
Fenton Holly Leaves Marigold Carnival Glass Ruffled Bowl – Antique 7.5" Iridesce
£39.00
Condition: UsedCondition Notes: Acceptable antique condition.Visible internal crack near the base (highlighted in photo)No rim chips, edge is smoothSurface shows expected minor wear for ageStrong color and pattern retention, visually striking despite the flawBrand: FentonPattern: RuffledType: Collector PlateOccasion: All OccasionsMaterial: GlassProduction Style: Carnival GlassCulture: AmericanVintage: YesColour: BrownCountry of Origin: United StatesThis is an antique Fenton marigold carnival glass bowl featuring the iconic Holly Leaves pattern with a classic ruffled edge. The bowl showcases Fenton’s signature shimmering iridescence in rich amber tones, with crisp raised holly leaves and berries swirling from the center outward.
A beautiful piece of early American pressed glass, this bowl is both decorative and collectible—perfect for display in a curio cabinet or as a vintage accent.
Product Details:
Brand: Fenton
Pattern: Holly Leaves
Color: Marigold (orangegold iridescence)
Material: Pressed Carnival Glass
Diameter: Approx. 7.5 inches (19 cm)
Height: Approx. 2.25 inches (5.7 cm)
Edge Style: Ruffled rim
Date: Early 1900s (likely 1910s–1920s)
Design Highlights:
Detailed holly leaves and berry clusters radiate from the center
Radiant iridescent surface with fiery orange, gold, green, and purple flashes
Scalloped ruffled edge adds fluidity and elegance to the form
Condition:
Acceptable antique condition.
Visible internal crack near the base (highlighted in photo)
No rim chips, edge is smooth
Surface shows expected minor wear for age
Strong color and pattern retention, visually striking despite the flaw
About Fenton Carnival Glass:
Fenton Art Glass began producing carnival glass in 1907, becoming one of the most renowned American glassmakers. The Holly pattern was among their earliest and most popular pressed designs, often produced in marigold—the most iconic carnival color. These iridescent pieces were originally inexpensive "giveaways," but today they are prized for their craftsmanship and vintage charm.
