ENGLISH STICK-SPATTER CHILDREN'S TOY CERAMIC TEA SET, LOT OF 12, comprising one teapot, one covered sugar, one pitcher/jug, three cup and saucer sets, and three plates; having green stick-spatter design around rims and shoulders with brown lines on rims and edges. Printed in brown on base with "STAFFORDSHIRE / ENGLAND", otherwise unmarked. Likely Charles Allerton & Sons, Longton, Staffordshire, England. Second half 19th century. Teapot 5" H.
Seven pieces undamaged, otherwise scattered flakes and hairlines. One cup with minute flake on foot rim triangulated with two other rough points, likely from kiln furniture used in manufacturing.
Provenance: Collection of the late Shirley Reed, Maplewood, NJ.

Seven pieces undamaged, otherwise scattered flakes and hairlines. One cup with minute flake on foot rim triangulated with two other rough points, likely from kiln furniture used in manufacturing, and one with manufacturing crack on underside of handle.