Early European tea drinking gained popularity in the 1700s.  At first England imported its teaware from China because it was difficult to locally replicate the fine porcelain used in Chinese teaware.  The invention of the handle on a tea bowl was utilitarian and allowed the British to comfortably hold a cup of hot black tea in fine china. 
 
This is a fine quality china tea service with a fluted body and delicate floral sprays.
Compising of :
6 x tea cups
6 x tea saucers
6 x tea plates
1 cake serving plate
1 milk jug
1 sugar bowl
 
Condition is good throughout.
 
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