Vintage 14-Piece Art Deco Empire Tea Cup Trio Set 1950s

An interesting vintage tea set made in an art deco style consisting of 14 pieces, some dated 1952, some 1953, made in England by Empire Porcelain Ltd of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire - http://www.thepotteries.org/allpotters/389.htm

The set is overall in fair condition for its age, but it is well used, showing crazing on most pieces and some staining in the sugar bowl and creamer. The hand-applied gilt is faded in places. The sugar bowl has a chip on the outside of the rim. Please inspect pictures.

Set contents and dimensions:

3 x tea cups - 3.25" in diameter and 2.75" tall

3 x saucers - 5.5" in diameter

6 x tea plates - 6.75" in diameter

1 x creamer - 5" from handle to spout, 3" in diameter and 3.75" tall

1 x sugar bowl - 4.5" in diameter and 2.5" deep