STRIKING AYNSLEY neutral tan beige or pastel yellow corset style bone china tea cup and saucer. The color appears yellow in daylight and tan in the evening light. This gorgeous soft colored set has a pink rose with gilt leaves painted on the inside edge of the cup. The cup handle has a gilt leaf design painted, and gold trim on the rest of the handle. The bottom of the cup has a white border and gold trim. The backstamp of this beauty places it circa 1930. The gold sign pattern number appears to read 2225. The set is in very good condition. The cup measures 2 3/4 high and 3 1/2" across. The saucer measures 5 1/2 inches across. The set has slightly scalloped rims.
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