Lot # 151 - Hammersley & Co. Bone China Child’s Nursery Set – 1939

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 20-Oct-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 27-Oct-2026 8:30:00 PM
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Description :

Highly collectible and incredibly rare vintage child's fine bone china nursery set manufactured in England by the prestigious Hammersley & Co. This charming set features vibrant, licensed illustrations based on the classic 1939 animated feature film Gulliver's Travels produced by Fleischer Studios. Finding child-size nursery ware from this specific animation era is exceptionally uncommon, making this a standout addition for collectors of vintage British china or mid-century animation memorabilia

Tea Cup: (4" top diameter) Features the lovable "Gabby the Town Crier" running with his lantern, with his name explicitly printed on the interior lip. 

Saucer & Small Bowl: (5.5 & 6.5" across) Beautifully detailed with scenes depicting Princess Glory and Prince David, along with auxiliary graphics of King Little and King Bombo.Trim: Elegant, hand-applied gold gilt rims on all pieces.Backstamp: The undersides bear the classic green printed Hammersley & Co. Longton hallmark decorated with an acorn and oak leaves, accompanied by the text "Bone China - Made in England


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