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Can anyone help me find this old tea-for-one embossed bone china tea set? Huge please!

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Teaforoneset · 06/07/2026 09:51

Hello lovely Mumsnetters, I would SO appreciate your help to find this tea-for-one set which was made about 15- 20years ago. I broke the tea pot which fitted on top of the cup years ago (and no longer have it) but I have photo’d the saucer and wide rimmed cup and the teapot lid. There is an embossed foliage design just under the top and bottom rim of the cup. It is bone china and holds about 260ml. I have tried everywhere :( . I have even tried on google images with no luck. My dear friend who gifted it to me died a long while ago. I miss her terribly and I would really love another cup or (even better) the whole tea-for-one set. She used to love BHS, M&S and John Lewis, but it could have come from another shop possibly. Please can anyone help?! Let the challenge begin! 🙏

Can anyone help me find this old tea-for-one embossed bone china tea set? Huge please!
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Teaforoneset · 18/07/2026 09:32

It arrived 😃💖😃!!!!
Errrr # wiggles awkwardly….Got to keep you on tenterhooks though for one more day as its my reward for finishing some work… not allowing myself to open it till its done 🫣!! Promise to do our update tomorrow 🙏 (gets set for a day of hard work… with teapot doing a fab job in its star motivation status! 😅) x
Thanks for all making this such a fun and happy journey

so far (really hope its all safe in there!)

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NiftyAmberHam · 18/07/2026 00:33

fully engaged now.

SqueakyFromme · 18/07/2026 00:25

What a lovely thread 😃

persilasper · 18/07/2026 00:16

I hope it's arrived intact?

Ineffable23 · 10/07/2026 17:37

Looks reassuringly well packed though! Crossing everything for you!

Teaforoneset · 10/07/2026 17:18

persilasper · 10/07/2026 16:42

I feel nervous now! 😭 😆

😄🫣😬 me too!

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persilasper · 10/07/2026 16:42

I feel nervous now! 😭 😆

Teaforoneset · 10/07/2026 15:37

Here it is at the beginning of the journey (courtesy of the lovely vinted seller!)

Can anyone help me find this old tea-for-one embossed bone china tea set? Huge please!
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Teaforoneset · 10/07/2026 15:35

It’s been posted! 💕🙏😀🙏. Hope it arrives safe, will keep you updated!! X

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Teaforoneset · 08/07/2026 14:52

I will ☺️🥰
Am really hoping it arrives safe!
Will look forward to that pot of tea!

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Jackiepumpkinhead · 08/07/2026 14:10

What a lovely thread!

ShouldIStaySelfIsolated · 08/07/2026 14:02

Please update when it arrives @Teaforoneset ... we'll all raise a cup of tea with you ☕️🫖

Teaforoneset · 07/07/2026 14:53

IHateGoogleandTheM25 · 07/07/2026 11:53

Please post a picture when it arrives.

I have had a dreadful night- this has cheered me no end.

Awww I’m so happy it cheered you (and me!) x may the coming days bring you more surprising cheer x

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KatStratford · 07/07/2026 12:58

The next time anyone complains about Mumsnetters we should spam them with this thread. It’s genuinely heartwarming.
I never imagined that I could be so emotionally invested in a teapot!

MissBridgetJones · 07/07/2026 12:03

You have warmed my cockles you lovely mumsnetters!

Ineffable23 · 07/07/2026 11:58

I love things like this, make sure you tell them to pack it super safely!

neilyoungismyhero · 07/07/2026 11:55

Teaforoneset · 06/07/2026 10:11

I have done an image search but unfortunately it didn’t come up with the right match. I know it might be silly to keep trying, but it is very sentimental, as a treasured gift from my closest friend, so I guess I will keep going 😟💕🙏. If she was alive now and sent me another it probably wouldn't be such a desperate bid! :(..

I work in a charity shop and often get these random items. Will keep a look out for you. Will make a note of your user name.

IHateGoogleandTheM25 · 07/07/2026 11:53

Please post a picture when it arrives.

I have had a dreadful night- this has cheered me no end.

Wtafdidido · 07/07/2026 11:51

Pretty sure that was from British Home Stores

12234m · 07/07/2026 11:49

This is brilliant. I'm so thrilled for you @Teaforoneset .

Years ago I asked for help buying another toy from Adam's and while I never was lucky enough to find the right one, lots of people tried which was lovely.

Tonissister · 07/07/2026 11:47

MyOtherProfile · 06/07/2026 21:46

This is wonderful! I just read the whole thread but when I got to the vinted link I was really sad because it's already sold. Only just dawned on me that it has been sold TO THE OP!

LOL. Brilliant!

Tonissister · 07/07/2026 11:46

ShouldIStaySelfIsolated · 06/07/2026 12:33

Every time I think MN is going down the troll-pan, I come across a brilliant post like this, which is what it is all about.
☕💖to @Teaforoneset and @ShouldIStaySelfIsolated

GwendolineFairfax8 · 07/07/2026 11:37

What a lovely thread 🥰

DoloresDelEriba · 07/07/2026 11:35

@ShouldIStaySelfIsolated

I love Mumsnet for this sort of thing. Yay you 🥳

NoWinnersOnlyLosers · 07/07/2026 10:20

What a lovely thread. Well done 👏🏻 to all of you who contributed to the search