Step directly into the charming world of Jill Barklem with this delightful three-piece afternoon tea set. This coordinating collection features the incredibly detailed "Autumn" illustration, capturing Primrose Woodmouse foraging among ripe blackberries and seasonal mushrooms.
- SIZE: Plate measures approximately 8.25" in diameter; cup and saucer set stands about 3" in height with a 3.5" cup opening (Measurements are close but approximate)
- DECADE: 1982
- STYLE: Cottagecore / Dark Academia
- MATERIAL: Bone China
- CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, or pattern wear; does not include original box
- EXTRA NOTES: Complete three-piece set including the tea plate, footed teacup, and matching saucer, each featuring the signature scalloped edges and intricate bramble-border illustrations from the Four Seasons collection
First published in 1980, Jill Barklem’s Brambly Hedge children's books captured the hearts of readers with their extraordinarily detailed illustrations of a self-sufficient community of field mice living in the English countryside. Royal Doulton translated this whimsical world onto fine bone china starting in 1982, perfectly reproducing Barklem's dense, nature-focused artwork. The Autumn pattern, with its rich palette of blackberry purples, soft pink borders, and golden foliage, beautifully exemplifies the cozy, pastoral aesthetic that collectors cherish for seasonal displays and traditional high tea gatherings.