{"product_id":"vintage-boxed-set-of-6-royal-albert-old-country-roses-montrose-teacups-saucers-12-piece-english-bone-china-tea-set","title":"Vintage Boxed Set of 6 Royal Albert Old Country Roses Montrose Teacups \u0026 Saucers, 12 Piece English Bone China Tea Set","description":"A beautiful boxed set of six vintage Royal Albert teacups and matching saucers in the iconic Old Country Roses pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set comprises six standard Montrose-shape teacups and six matching tea saucers, making twelve pieces in total. They are supplied in two original Royal Albert boxes, with three cup-and-saucer sets in each box, together with the original Royal Albert printed tissue paper.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach cup is decorated with Royal Albert’s famous arrangement of rich red, pink and yellow roses with green foliage. The matching saucers carry the same floral design around their scalloped edges.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cups feature gently flared rims, shaped handles and raised circular feet. Gold-coloured gilding decorates the cup rims, handles, feet and saucer edges.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe backstamp reads:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n“Old Country Roses\u003cbr\u003e\nRoyal Albert\u003cbr\u003e\nBone China\u003cbr\u003e\nEngland\u003cbr\u003e\n© Royal Albert Ltd 1962”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1962 date refers to the introduction and copyright of the Old Country Roses pattern rather than necessarily being the exact production year of each piece. This backstamp style is generally associated with later 20th-century English production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese are the traditional standard Old Country Roses teacups and saucers, making them ideal for afternoon tea, replacement china, vintage weddings or display in a china cabinet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker: Royal Albert\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern: Old Country Roses\u003cbr\u003e\nExact description: Montrose teacups and matching tea saucers\u003cbr\u003e\nAlternative description: Vintage cup-and-saucer tea set\u003cbr\u003e\nQuantity: Six cups and six saucers\u003cbr\u003e\nTotal number of pieces: 12\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Fine bone china\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: England\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern introduced: 1962\u003cbr\u003e\nEstimated production era: Approximately 1973–1993\u003cbr\u003e\nExact production year: Not known\u003cbr\u003e\nCup shape: Traditional Montrose shape with flared rim and shaped handle\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer shape: Round with scalloped edge\u003cbr\u003e\nDecoration: Red, pink and yellow roses with green foliage\u003cbr\u003e\nTrim: Gold-coloured gilding\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate cup height: 2¾ inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate cup rim diameter: 3⅜ 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, replacement china, collector display or special-occasion tea service\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage display condition overall, with noticeable age-related gilding wear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo obvious chips, cracks or repairs can be seen in the supplied photographs. The cups, handles, feet and saucers appear intact, and no pronounced crazing is visible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe floral decoration remains colourful 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. Some wear is also visible on the handles and cup feet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere may be light surface scratches, small marks, specks and signs of previous use. Light shelf wear and discolouration are visible around some underside foot rims.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original cardboard boxes and printed tissue paper show storage wear, creasing, scuffing and age-related marks.\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. 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