Why You’ll Love It
This is a miniature porcelain tea service made by the artist Jean Yingling, one of the most respected names in fine dollhouse porcelain. The set faithfully recreates the beloved Staffordshire "Eastern View" transferware patterns that captivated Victorian households during the 19th century. Each piece is richly hand-painted in warm sepia-brown tones with romantic scenes of tropical shorelines, towering palm trees, native figures, and distant sailing vessels, all framed by intricate floral borders. The set includes an elegant octagonal serving platter, two tiny teacups and matching saucers, a lidded teapot, sugar bowl, and cream pitcher. Sophisticated, historically inspired porcelain.
Perfect for displaying in a Victorian dining room, afternoon tea scene, English manor house, historic kitchen or elegant parlor.
Details
Materials: Porcelain
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; serving tray: 1½" long
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Jean Yingling
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The 10-piece tea service only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
