Royal Standard vintage bone china tennis set.

Also known as a 'hostess set' this tea cup and plate is designed to hold a cup of tea and a sandwich, piece of cake, etc. with one hand. Perfect for afternoon tea parties, garden parties when mingling with guests, or ideal for placing on a bedside or occasional table for tea and biscuits for one.

Made from fine bone china and decorated with pretty wild roses in blush pink with yellow centres. A standard size tea cup with a scroll shape handle and gold gilding.

The tea cup is 9cm wide x 7cm tall approx. The tea plate / saucer is 15.5cm at the widest point x 22.5cm long. There is a saucer area to place the tea cup.

Royal Standard. Fine bone china. Made in the Staffordshire Potteries, England by Chapmans Longton. Date c.1949+.

In excellent condition. A charming collectible hostess set for lovers of tea and vintage china.