Lot # 52 - Vintage Little Hostess Party Set Children’s Tea Set with Original Box
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
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| Start Date/Time: | 05-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 16-Mar-2026 7:51:00 PM |
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Description :
Vintage Little Hostess Party Set Children’s Tea Set with Original Box – Mid-Century Toy Dish Set Details: Charming vintage “Little Hostess Party Set” children’s tea set featuring brightly colored cups and saucers in classic mid-century pastel tones including yellow, green, blue, coral, and orange. The set includes miniature teacups with matching saucers designed for children’s tea parties and imaginative play. The original illustrated box features playful party graphics with balloons, streamers, and children hosting a tea party, adding nostalgic display appeal. Sets like this were commonly produced in the mid-20th century and were often made of molded plastic or melamine to mimic adult dishware in child-friendly sizes. Complete sets with the original box are increasingly desirable among collectors of vintage toys, children’s dish sets, and mid-century kitchen collectibles. Measurements (Approximate): Condition: Vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and play. Original box shows visible wear, creasing, and edge wear but remains structurally intact and displays well. Historical Note: Children’s tea sets became extremely popular in the 1940s–1960s, reflecting the era’s fascination with domestic play and social entertaining. These miniature sets were designed to replicate adult tableware and were commonly given as birthday or holiday gifts. Brightly colored plastic examples like this reflect the post-war boom in plastics manufacturing and mid-century design aesthetics.
• Cups: approximately 2–2.5” tall, 2.5–3” wide including handle
• Saucers: approximately 4–4.5” diameter
• Box: approximately 10–12” wide
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