Vintage Wade England Tea Set – Cream Basket-Weave with Hand-Painted Gold Leaves (c.1950s)

Description:

A stunning Wade England tea set from the 1950s, comprising a teapot, milk jug, and sugar bowl. Each piece is finished in a soft cream glaze with a textured basket-weave design, hand-painted with gold leaves and vine motifs, and highlighted with gilt rims. The teapot lid is topped with a gold finial for an elegant finishing touch.

This set is a fine example of Wade’s post-war ceramics, blending practicality with decorative artistry.

Set Includes:

• 1 × Teapot (approx. 14 cm tall, 24 cm spout to handle)
• 1 × Milk Jug (approx. 9 cm tall)
• 1 × Sugar Bowl (approx. 8 cm tall)

Maker’s Mark:

Base stamped Wade, England.

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition – no chips or cracks. Gilding remains bright with only minor age-related wear.

Styling Tips

• Serve afternoon tea in style with this elegant set.
• Display as a showpiece on a dresser or cabinet — the gold accents catch the light beautifully.
• Pair with plain china or crystal to elevate your table setting.

Collector’s Note

Wade Ceramics, founded in Burslem, Staffordshire, is one of England’s most famous pottery houses, known for both functional wares and decorative collectables. Sets like this, with hand-painted gilded decoration, are rarer finds and highly prized by collectors of mid-20th century English ceramics.