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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Fine porcelain Tea Set

« on: January 29, 2014, 11:22:50 am »

Thanks for the ideas about origin. I wondered why it says "Popcelain"! It feels like a porcelain piece. I can't find Argo South America, and it looks more like a Japanese porcelain tea set to me. Can you call this "Lusterware"? And is the gold a "gold plate" or "paint"? I have attached a picture of the set, maybe not valuable but would be fun to serve tea or coffee in.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Fine porcelain Tea Set

« on: January 27, 2014, 01:54:20 pm »

Thanks for the help with the dating and possible country, yes I saw other Japanese lusterware online that looks like this - maybe not valuable but its still pretty tho.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Fine porcelain Tea Set

« on: January 27, 2014, 11:59:49 am »

Thanks for helping out KC and greenacre - here are some photos - we are new to the site so we didnt see the option to attach a picture. After doing some research last night it looks like the pieces are called "lusterware" because the surface is a little irridescent.

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Antique Questions Forum / Fine porcelain Tea Set

« on: January 26, 2014, 10:47:25 pm »

Hi, We have inherited many antiques and collectibles from Paul's mom who had an antique shop - and now we are trying to deal with all of the pieces. I am trying to figure out the value/history of a pretty porcelain tea set (a tall tea pot or coffee pot with a gold spout, and tea cups and saucers and a sugar bowl) with gold trim/plating and with red roses. Each saucer and cup are half gold plated or painted.The insignia of the maker is on the bottom - it says "Argosa Fine Porcelain". Does anyone know of this maker?