{"product_id":"boxed-set-of-6-royal-albert-a-celebration-of-old-country-roses-garden-teacups-saucers-1986-english-bone-china-gold-trim","title":"Boxed Set of 6 Royal Albert A Celebration of Old Country Roses Garden Teacups \u0026 Saucers 1986 English Bone China Gold Trim","description":"A beautiful boxed set of six Royal Albert footed teacups and matching saucers in the A Celebration of the Old Country Roses Garden design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe complete set contains six cups and six saucers, making twelve pieces in total. They are supplied in two original Royal Albert boxes, with three cup-and-saucer sets in each box and the original Royal Albert printed tissue paper.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach cup features a romantic English cottage-garden scene surrounded by richly coloured red, pink and yellow roses. The matching saucers continue the design with a thatched cottage, a figure standing beneath a rose-covered garden arch and abundant floral decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cups have elegant pedestal feet, shaped handles, gently flared rims and scalloped detailing. Gold-coloured gilding decorates the cup rims, handles, feet and the shaped edges of the saucers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside carries the Royal Albert crown backstamp reading “Royal Albert, Bone China, England” with a 1986 copyright date.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA particularly attractive vintage tea set for afternoon tea, display in a china cabinet, a vintage wedding table or a collector of Royal Albert and Old Country Roses designs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Royal Albert\u003cbr\u003e\nDesign: A Celebration of the Old Country Roses Garden\u003cbr\u003e\nExact catalogued description: Garden Scene Footed Cup and Saucer Set\u003cbr\u003e\nItem type: Boxed teacup and saucer set\u003cbr\u003e\nQuantity: Six cups and six matching saucers\u003cbr\u003e\nTotal number of pieces: 12\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Bone china\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: England\u003cbr\u003e\nExact date: 1986\u003cbr\u003e\nCup shape: Footed teacup with flared rim and shaped handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer shape: Round with gently scalloped edge\u003cbr\u003e\nDecoration: English cottage garden scenes with thatched cottages, garden pathways, rose arches and figures\u003cbr\u003e\nFloral decoration: Red, pink and yellow roses with green foliage\u003cbr\u003e\nTrim: Gold-coloured gilding around the rims, handles, cup feet and saucer edges\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate cup height: 3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate cup width including handle: 4¼ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate saucer diameter: 5½ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal boxes: Two Royal Albert branded boxes included\u003cbr\u003e\nBox arrangement: Three cup-and-saucer sets in each box\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal paper: Royal Albert printed tissue paper included\u003cbr\u003e\nSuggested uses: Afternoon tea, vintage wedding tableware, collector display, replacement china or special-occasion tea service\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage display condition overall, with noticeable wear to the gilding.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo obvious chips, cracks, repairs or pronounced crazing can be seen in the supplied photographs. The cups, handles, pedestal feet and saucers all appear intact.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe colourful cottage and rose decoration remains clear and attractive.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is visible rubbing, thinning, darkening and unevenness to the gold-coloured gilding, particularly around the cup rims and saucer edges. Additional gilding wear is visible on some handles and pedestal feet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLight surface scratches, small marks and signs of previous use may be present. There is also some light shelf wear and discolouration around the underside foot rims.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe two original cardboard boxes show storage wear, marks, scuffing, creasing and age-related discolouration. The original printed tissue paper is creased and worn but remains included.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n[Shipping]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item will be shipped with a tracking number.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be securely packed and will be shipped within the estimated delivery date. I can ship internationally, however you will need to select this before purchase as this will affect the shipping fee.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nI operate a standard shipping fee however you can select a different delivery option if you would like to pay more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYour item will be securely packed using sturdy boxes, paper and bubble wrap. I like to recycle as much as possible so please don‘t be alarmed if your box has another brand name on it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n[Order processing]\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe order will first go into the processing stage. This stage involves finding the order, and packaging the product ready for shipment. Once the order is ready for shipping it will be sent and then you will be alerted that the order has been shipped. A tracking number is provided with each order so you can track your parcels progress. 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