Royal Worcester Bone China 3 Piece Cocktail Set, Tobaccania, Cigarette/Toothpick Holder, Ashtray/Coaster/Tea Bag Holder, Original Box

Like new condition. Comes with original box. Three piece set. Two small plates and one jar/container. Beautiful floral design. No chips or cracks. England #51

Oval cigarette holder and 2 round porcelain ashtrays with pretty white and pink large petaled flowers with grey - blue leaves and gold trimmed edge.

Backstamp: "Royal Worcester - Fine Bone China - England"

Ashtray / Tea Bag Holder, diameter: 3 3/4" Cigarette Holder / Toothpick Holder, height: 2 1/2" Cigarette Holder / Toothpick Holder, width: 1 1/2"

From the late 1930’s Royal Worcester manufactured round trays in two sizes, which were intended for use as ashtrays. These could be bought singly, in pairs, or in a set with an oval cigarette holder. In the 1950s American import tax laws were changed, levying duty on any goods associated with tobacco. The description/name of the sets was therefore changed and they were referred to as cocktail sets or simply round trays to avoid the extra duty in America." museumofroyalworcester.org

Could also be used a vanity decor as two trinket dishes and a small oval vase for a posy!

In excellent vintage condition, no chips, cracks, repairs or crazing. Original box is in good condition.