Vintage Pickard China Gold Filigree Tea Cup, Saucer, and Dessert Plate Trio

This exquisite three-piece porcelain tea set consists of a wide-mouthed tea cup, a coordinating saucer, and a matching dessert or bread plate. The set is crafted from high-quality, fine white translucent porcelain, significantly enhanced by a complex 'all-over' gold filigree pattern. This specific decorative style—characterized by dense, acid-etched or encrusted gold floral and foliate scrolls—is consistent with the 'Gold Encrusted' patterns produced by the renowned Pickard China company, likely dating from the early-to-mid 20th century (circa 1930s-1950s). The gilding is bright and heavy, covering the rim, the exterior handle of the cup, and radiating inward from the edges of the plates in a delicate, lace-like gradient. The cup features a shallow, wide bowl shape typical of luxury tea services of the Art Deco or Mid-Century period, intended to showcase the interior gilding. The craftsmanship is evident in the precision of the gold application and the thinness of the porcelain. Condition-wise, the pieces appear well-preserved with no visible chips, cracks, or significant repairs. There is minor, age-appropriate shelf wear on the footed bases and very slight surface scratching on the center wells of the saucers where the cup would sit, but the heavy gold encrustation remains mostly intact, suggesting this was a cabinet set used primarily for display or special occasions.