{"title":"Tennis Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cup and its clever oblong plate, made for standing room only. A tennis set holds your scone or sandwich beside your cup, so you can chat, sip and nibble all at once — no side plate, no table required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tea-cup-with-tennis-plate","title":"Vintage Royal Albert 'The Old Mill' Tennis Set, Countess Cup, c.1950s England","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tennis plate makes room for the small pleasure of tea and a slice of cake in one hand. On this Royal Albert \u003cem\u003eThe Old Mill\u003c\/em\u003e set, a country cottage appears among blossoming trees and silver birches, with gold rims giving the scene a little light. It is a useful vintage form with plenty to look at between sips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in England around the 1950s, the fine-bone-china cup has Royal Albert's \u003cem\u003eCountess\u003c\/em\u003e shape and is paired with its matching tennis plate. Perfect for an unhurried afternoon tea or a considered addition to a cottage-scene china collection, the two pieces belong together on the table rather than tucked away separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: \u003cem\u003eThe Old Mill\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCup shape: Countess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Circa 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet includes: One teacup and one tennis plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Fine bone china with gold-gilt rims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpacked set weight: Approximately 316 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. No cracks, crazing or restoration reported. There are two small flea bites and some manufacturing inclusions on the base of the plate; please inspect the photographs closely for these details. The cottage decoration and gold-gilt rims are part of the character of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash gently with mild detergent and dry promptly. Avoid soaking, dishwashers, microwaves, abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes to protect the gilding and older china.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is beautifully gift wrapped and carefully packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41675514445870,"sku":"RAtenp3","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/TheOldMillTennisPPlateDuobyRoyalAlbert10.jpg?v=1765261888"},{"product_id":"tuscan-wisteria-tennis-set","title":"Vintage Tuscan 'Wisteria' Tennis Set F531, Bone China Cup \u0026 Snack Plate, c.1963–1965, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne cup, one elongated plate, and just enough room for a little something beside your tea. Tuscan's \u003cem\u003eWisteria\u003c\/em\u003e tennis set makes a lovely case for the unhurried ritual of setting a place for yourself rather than saving the good china for company.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in English fine bone china around 1963–1965, Pattern F531 pairs lilac wisteria with grey-green foliage, a white ground and gold accents. Its long plate is perfect for afternoon tea and a small sweet, or a considered addition to a collection of mid-century English florals. Minor wear to the gold rim tells you this set has been enjoyed before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Tuscan China (R.H. \u0026amp; S.L. Plant), England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: \u003cem\u003eWisteria\u003c\/em\u003e, F531\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Circa 1963–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet includes: One cup and one elongated tennis plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Fine bone china with gold accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet weight: Approximately 420 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, crazing or restoration noted. There is minor wear to the gold rim, visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash gently and dry promptly. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaners, dishwashers and microwaves to protect the gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is beautifully gift wrapped and carefully packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41675828166702,"sku":"Tusctenp4","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/TuscanWisteriaTennisPlateDuo8.jpg?v=1765276631"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/collections\/TuscanWisteriaTennisPlateDuo7.jpg?v=1792802510","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/collections\/tennis-sets.oembed","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}