Manufactured betwen 1917 and 1927 in Tunstall, North Staffordshire ( the potteries).
This service had been produced for Harrods and the service clearly has the backstamp stating :-
Manufactured for Harrods Ltd London.
It also has the recognised Booths “silicon china” backstamp.
Date imprint and pattern number
This service is almost 100years old… and still perfectly useable, however various pieces have signs of use … all noted.
However this does not distract from the overall impact as this is a stunning service.
The floral Decoration has a rich combination of colours and hand gilding.
Some rim gilding is worn , but in the main it is intact.
The transfer decoration is highlighted and hand painted , blues terracotta , greens mauve and lemon.
The plates have a rippled rim and extensive decoration.
Comprises as follows:-
23 Dinner/Dessert plates approx 26cm diameter
6 Plates approx 23 cm
5 Shallow bowls approx 26cm diameter
2 open turee
...ns approx 28cm diameter x 12cmtall
2 lidded sauce dishes. 15cm diameter x11cm tall
One has lid knob / handle repair
One has a handle replacement
2 large platters both extensive staining and crazing
38cm x 30cm &. 33cm x 27cm
1 very large lidded tureen.
29cm length x 24cm tall the lid of this tureen has has the knob crude repair
A total of 45 pieces
To be totally transparent
Two platters useable but stained which is visible when not in use
3 lid knobs have had various repairs and whilst the base of all tureens are useable I would not advise using the lid knobs
One tureen has has a replacement handle
One open tureen has base craze …
All items clearly photographed
The service can be viewed “by appointment “ in the shop.
Please contact me shipping… prior to purchase ..
I will
Personally transport this service free of charge within a 50 mile radius of Stratford upon Avon
This really makes a statement on the dining table
You are the new custodian, enjoy and treasure, this heirloom.
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overseas customers are responsible for any local import taxes incurred.Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1175971
Dateline of this antique is 1920
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