Rare Antique Mintons Birks Hand-Painted Floral Bone China Luxury Tray Tea Set

An exceptional antique four-piece Mintons for Birks bone-china tea service, made in England circa 1915–1925. This finely decorated set comprises a rectangular serving tray, teacup, covered sugar bowl, and creamer, all featuring hand-painted multicolor floral sprays and gilt trim. Each piece bears the dual “Mintons England / Birks” retailer mark. Complete tray configurations of this type are rare. Details Maker: Mintons for Henry Birks & Sons Pattern: H2629 – hand-painted florals with gilt edging Material: Fine bone china, 22-karat gold trim Color palette: Cream ground with rose, blue, yellow, and orange flowers Origin: England Period: Edwardian to early Art Deco (ca. 1915–1925) Approximate Measurements: Tray – 10 in × 4.75 in Cup – 2 in H × 5.5 in W Creamer – 1.25 in H Sugar (with lid) – 2.75 in H Condition Excellent antique condition. No cracks, chips, or repairs. The gilding is bright and continuous, enamels crisp, and surfaces glossy with only minimal age-appropriate wear. Provenance & Significance Mintons was among England’s finest porcelain houses, and Birks its most prestigious Canadian luxury retailer. Their collaboration produced limited runs for Canadian export, often in hand-painted patterns unavailable elsewhere.