From our consignor: "This Tea Set Was owned by my grandparents, Aubrey and Nancy Poston of High Point, NC. Aubrey, who passed away in 1987, was a prominent banker with Wachovia for his entire career and frequently travelled to England and Europe during the reconstruction that followed World War 2. Nancy's maiden name was Kirkman. Her Uncle founded High Point Furniture Company in the late 1800's. High Point is known now as the furniture capitol of the world.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._Arthur_Kirkman_House_and_Outbuildingshttps://www.gcsnc.com/kirkman_park_elementaryNancy was the high school librarian for decades, which afforded them summer schedules to travel to England and Europe regularly where they developed an affinity for afternoon tea. Recent marriages of their Great Grandchildren have stimulated the redistribution of an abundance of fine dining ware, but none seem to share this love of traditional afternoon tea. The family has agreed that we would love to see it in the hands of someone who can appreciate it as much as our ancestors did."Winner shall receive the exact item shown here. (JM)