{"product_id":"vintage-royal-albert-old-country-roses-miniature-flower-basket-english-bone-china-posy-ornament-gold-trim-made-in-england","title":"Vintage Royal Albert Old Country Roses Miniature Flower Basket, English Bone China Posy Ornament, Gold Trim, Made in England","description":"Description\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA charming vintage Royal Albert miniature flower basket in the celebrated Old Country Roses pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis decorative bone china basket features an elegant flared shape with a tall twisted handle. It is decorated with the classic Old Country Roses arrangement of deep red, pink and yellow roses, together with green foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurther floral decoration appears inside the basket, while gold gilding has been applied around the shaped upper rim and around the footed base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis particular design is officially catalogued as the Royal Albert Old Country Roses “Miniature Flower Basket”, with the reference or piece code FLBMI. The catalogued height is approximately 4½ inches.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside carries the traditional Royal Albert Old Country Roses backstamp:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRoyal Albert\u003cbr\u003e\nBone China\u003cbr\u003e\nEngland\u003cbr\u003e\n© 1962 Royal Albert Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1962 date refers to the copyright date of the Old Country Roses pattern and should not automatically be taken as the exact production year of this individual piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe printed number “56” on the underside appears to be a factory, decorator or quality-control marking rather than a limited-edition number.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis would make a lovely addition to an existing Royal Albert collection and is ideal for display in a china cabinet, on a dressing table, sideboard or mantelpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that this is a decorative miniature basket rather than a full-sized functional basket.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBrand: Royal Albert\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern: Old Country Roses\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItem type: Miniature flower basket \/ posy basket ornament\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue piece code: FLBMI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: English bone china\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximate height: 4½ inches \/ 11.4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nColour: White with red, pink, yellow and green floral decoration\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Glazed with gold gilding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry of manufacture: England\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal\/Reproduction: Original vintage item\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBackstamp: Royal Albert Old Country Roses, Bone China, England, © 1962 Royal Albert Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNumber on base: 56\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo obvious chips, cracks or repairs can be seen in the photographs. The tall twisted handle, shaped basket rim and footed base appear intact.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is noticeable rubbing and wear to the gold gilding around the shaped upper rim, particularly along the raised edges. There is also some lighter wear to the gilding around the base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece displays light surface marks, small specks and minor signs of previous display consistent with its age.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside shows some light age-related marking around the foot. The original Royal Albert backstamp remains present and readable.\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. 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