Whether for play or collecting, miniature tea sets take us back to our childhood.  Remember setting up the table for your dolls (and trying to coax the cat to join you)? Do you know a little girl who would love one of these for Christmas?

White miniature tea set with butterflies and dragonfiles, $69.50

Authentic Staffordshire Chintzware miniature tea set, $270.

Staffordshire Chintzware miniature tea set in yellow, $270

Pink and white miniature tea set with rosettes, $65

White miniature tea set with pink roses, 10 pcs. $29.50

Chintzware is a pottery decorated in a colorful fabric pattern resembling Chintz fabric.  It has been produced in England since the 17C and is high collectible.  The most sought-after chintzware produced  in the 20th century came from Staffordshire, England.  That is the origin of Ann’s pieces, produced within the last 20 years.   As there is very little being made today, these pieces are quite special.  Do you know someone who would appreciate one?

Staffordshire Chintzware Pitcher, $108.50

Miniature Tea Set, Staffordshire Chintzware, $270

Miniature Tea Set, Staffordshire Chintzware, $270