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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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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.

Ineffable23 · 07/07/2026 11:58

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

MissBridgetJones · 07/07/2026 12:03

You have warmed my cockles you lovely mumsnetters!

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!

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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ShouldIStaySelfIsolated · 08/07/2026 14:02

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

Jackiepumpkinhead · 08/07/2026 14:10

What a lovely thread!

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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Teaforoneset · 10/07/2026 15:35

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

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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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persilasper · 10/07/2026 16:42

I feel nervous now! 😭 😆

Teaforoneset · 10/07/2026 17:18

persilasper · 10/07/2026 16:42

I feel nervous now! 😭 😆

😄🫣😬 me too!

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Ineffable23 · 10/07/2026 17:37

Looks reassuringly well packed though! Crossing everything for you!

persilasper · 18/07/2026 00:16

I hope it's arrived intact?

SqueakyFromme · 18/07/2026 00:25

What a lovely thread 😃

NiftyAmberHam · 18/07/2026 00:33

fully engaged now.

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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Teaforoneset · 19/07/2026 22:43

Hello lovely people, news report!
The teapot and cup look lovely (exact match 🙌 and made me super happy. The saucer wasnt in the package though which is a little disappointing, but I have messaged the seller to ask. It was soooo well wrapped I wonder if it just got inadvertently left at the senders end. I have offered extra postage so hopefully soon I will have news 🙏. Hoping the full set will be reunited soon and I shall send you all a pic 💖.

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SqueakyFromme · 19/07/2026 23:13

@Teaforoneset happy for you , just check it isn’t in the bubble wrap or whatever it was packed in. If there was a lot of protector you may not have felt it

Guiltypleasures001 · 19/07/2026 23:18

Rosenthal Sanssouci ? It’s on eBay if you’ve not found it already

Teaforoneset · 20/07/2026 06:40

SqueakyFromme · 19/07/2026 23:13

@Teaforoneset happy for you , just check it isn’t in the bubble wrap or whatever it was packed in. If there was a lot of protector you may not have felt it

I checked so many times I would have made a great Mr Bean sketch! She is a lovely Vinted-pro though and messaged to say it had been accidentally forgotten at her end 💕. She had wrapped everything SO well I guess it had got hidden and she sent it and didn’t realise. We are just arranging for it to be sent 😄

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Ineffable23 · 20/07/2026 06:41

Ahhh glad it has mainly arrived safely and crossing my fingers the saucer does too!

Teaforoneset · 20/07/2026 06:44

Thanks 😊 . Me too 🙏😊

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Neuronimo · 20/07/2026 06:51

Oh this has made my day, I'm so pleased for you!

Teaforoneset · 25/07/2026 14:28

Errrrm so the cup and teapot are awesome but the extra saucer arrived broken…. So keep me in mind guys if you come across any matching saucers!
least I have a full teaset for one now thanks to you guys (and a spare cup 💕) xxx

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