24Pc Antique Aqua Royal Doulton China Set Family Heirloom China Raised Basketweave Floral Border Wedding Gift for Bride Service for Eight

24-piece antique Royal Doulton aqua dinnerware set
Family heirloom
Features eight dinner plates, eight teacups, and eight saucers
The set has an unusual embossed gold basketweave pattern border that can be felt to the touch
The border is finished with intermittent hand-painted floral sprays scattered over the textured border.
Finally, this design is completed with turquoise trim.
The expert craftsmanship is readily noticeable.
Family Heirloom.

HISTORY:
John Doulton (1793- 1873)
The Royal Doulton Company is one of the most renowned English companies producing tableware and collectibles, with a history dating back to 1815. It takes its name from John Doulton, who became one of the best pot throwers in London. Soon after, he joined forces with Lambeth Pottery to form Jones, Watts, and Doulton that same year, 1815. Thus, Royal Doulton has been producing porcelain ceramics and tableware for 200 years.

Over time, the three-member partnership was changed to Doulton. It was his son Henry Doulton who built the business and relocated it to
Stoke-on-Trent 60 years later. The focus was on a variety of decorative products for the affluent buyer.

In 1882
Dolton began producing porcelain pieces in brilliant colors strengthened by bone china. By 1885
Dolton was producing world-class wares for an international clientele. Queen Victoria was so impressed with their wares that they knighted Henry Dolton, the son, in 1887. The company adopted its new name, Royal Dolton, in 1901. Thistle they were well established as producing fashionable and high-quality bone china during the first half of the 20th century.

After World War II, the emphasis on production shifted to simpler designs that could be mass-produced at affordable prices. These pieces are now mainly produced in Indonesia, while the higher-quality items are still made in England.

CONDITION:
The set is in excellent antique condition
There are no chips, cracks, or crazing.
The colors are still vivid.
Hand washes for the best care.

DIMENSIONS:
The dinner plates measure 10 1/4 inches in diameter
The teacups measure 2 1/4 inches tall and 4 1/8 inches at the mouth and can hold 4 ounces
The saucers measure 6 inches in diameter

FINAL COMMENTS:
It is rare to find teacups and saucers for this rare pattern, and the availability of a service for eight.
Our specialty is to offer china sets with adequate size for entertaining.


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