Why You’ll Love It
This exquisite micro-porcelain tea bowl by Teresa Welch beautifully recreates an elegant 18th-century Worcester design in astonishing miniature. The piece perfectly captures the classic handleless "tea bowl" shape, which was standard for tea drinking in Europe during the mid-1700s before handles became mainstream. Delicate pink floral sprigs, blue caillouté borders, and a microscopic, scalloped rim lined with real 22kt gold leaf gilding bring remarkable authenticity to this tiny treasure. Display beside a tea service, in a china cabinet, or within a refined Georgian or Rococo vignette.
Details
Materials: Porcelain
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; ½” wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Teresa Welch, UK, dated 1995
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
Please Note this listing includes: The porcelain tea bowl only. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.
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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
