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Cardew Alice in Wonderland Miniature Collector’s Tea Set

Paul Cardew was encouraged to explore his talents as a child by Michael Cardew, his great uncle and renowned ceramic designer, or when he later attended the art school at the prestigious Loughborough University in the heart of England. Paul first began teaching art part-time at Exeter University where he had time to develop his skills. Paul Cardew’s was asked to design ceramic brooches for Harrods Department store in London and traditional dinnerware brands like Portmeirion, Royal Doulton, Lilliput Lane, Harmony Kingdom- to name but a few. But his greatest claim was an association with The Walt Disney Company, with over one hundred designs perfected during a six year period, launching Paul on to the world’s stage. Roy Disney selected Paul Cardew as one of only a few artists worldwide to design special products for Disney’s Millennium reproduction of the Fantasia Cartoon. Paul was invited to attend the movies premier at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Many of Paul Cardew old designs are now antiques and are featured in auctions wherever ceramic art and teapots turn up. Today Paul Cardew continues to create even more interesting designs appealing to the ever changing tastes of the discerning consumer. Click on Cardew to see the full range of the Alice collections or others sold here.

Royal Albert Old Country Roses Le Petite 9-Piece Miniature Tea Set

Royal Albert’s old country roses is one of the most popular bone china patterns ever produced. A design classic, with a lavish 22-carat gold border is adorned by english roses; old country roses has an enduring appeal for those with a passion for florals and a taste for nostalgia and vintage-chic. Over 150 million pieces of old country roses have been sold worldwide since its introduction in 1962.

Vanderbilt Porcelain Miniature Teaset Designed From Biltmore House 1888 Sevres Tea Set

Designed after an 1888 Sevres tea set found in the Oak Sitting Room of Biltmore House, this porcelain miniature teaset is part of a series of pieces carrying the same design motif. Brightly colored wildflowers in vibrant yellow, rose, and blue highlight the bright royal blue and golden border. Not recommended for dishwasher use. More items available in this beautiful collection

Alessi Miniature Espresso Maker 3″ (Non Functional)

An exact replica of the three-cup Alessi 9090 espresso coffee maker designed by Richard Sapper in 1979. Awarded the XIth Compasso d’Oro and on display at the MoMA in New York, the 9090 was the first Alessi project designed for the kitchen. The Alessi Richard Sapper Stovetop Espresso Miniature is a perfect (but, alas, non-functioning) reproduction of the illustrious original 9090.Alessi, known as the Italian design factory, has manufactured household products since 1921, the stylish and fun items of