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| Deluxe Appraisal Request | |
| Step 1: Category Selection | |
| Appraisal ID: | 78231 |
| Item Title: | Tea Rose (Black) Trio |
| Selected Category: | Porcelain, Ceramic and Pottery->Porcelain (China - Individual)->Cup and Saucer |
| Step 2: General Information | |
| Item Description: |
Royal Albert "Tea Rose in Black" trio Cup, Saucer and Plate |
| Item URL: |
This page http://www.ronebergcairns.com/2005onwards/house05_124.html |
| Date/Era/Period: | Unknown |
| Condition Of Item: |
The Cup and Saucer are in excellent condition The Plate has some scratches Please refer to the photos included with the web site URL submitted with this appraisal request |
| Provenance: | Unknown |
| Origin Of Item: | Purchased via Ebay Auctions on 18th May 2005 |
| Step 3: Appraisal Images | Submitted all the images on this page |
| Step 4: Subjective Questions | |
| Q: When did you purchase/acquire the item(s)? | A: 18th May 2005 - via Ebay |
| Q: Purchase price of item (if known)? | A: Australian $60.99 |
| Q: Who is the manufacturer, if known? | A: Royal Albert |
| Q: Describe the material your item is made of | A: China |
| Q: Describe any markings and list any words found on your item | A: Please refer to the photos included with the web site URL submitted with this appraisal request |
| Q: Who is the artist? [if known] | A: no answer given |
| Q: Is it signed by the artist? | A: No |
| Q: Is the piece numbered? | A: No |
| Q: If yes, give number details | A: no answer given |
| Q: Height of item | A: no answer given |
| Q: Width of item | A: no answer given |
| Q: Length of item? | A: no answer given |
| Q: Does the piece have a pattern or is it plain? | A: Pattern |
| Q: If patterned, briefly describe | A: "Tea Rose in Black" |
| Q: If unpatterned, what is the predominant color? | A: no answer given |
| Q: Does this piece have any hallmarks or other identifying marks? | A: Yes |
| Q: If yes, give details | A: Please refer to the photos included with the web site URL submitted with this appraisal request |
| Q: Give any other details you feel are pertinent |
A: My wife and I very much like "the look" of this
pattern, and are quite happy with our purchase However, we are interested why there are no numbers or painter's marks on the bottom of the three pieces Also, the "blocked out" areas are also concerning to us These two points can be seen by referring to the photos included with the web site URL submitted with this appraisal request |
| Q: What is the main reason for your appraisal? (ie: value, history, insurance, etc.) |
A: Naturally we would like to know if these pieces are genuine!!! We would like to have individual prices on these pieces PLEASE NOTE - if the Plate cannot be included in this appraisal request, please leave it out and I will submit a separate request later |
| Appraisal ID: | 78231 |
| Appraised On: | 25-06-2005 |
| Title: | Tea Rose (Black) Trio |
| Date/Era/Period: | Unknown |
| Item URL: |
This page http://www.ronebergcairns.com/2005onwards/house05_124.html |
| Description: |
Royal Albert "Tea Rose in Black" trio Cup, Saucer and Plate |
| Condition: |
The Cup and Saucer are in excellent condition The Plate has some scratches Please refer to the photos included with the web site URL submitted with this appraisal request |
| Origin: | Purchased via Ebay Auctions on 18th May 2005 |
| Provenance: | Unknown |
| Appraised By: | Ellen Charland |
| History Of The Item: |
Royal Albert goes back over one hundred years to a small pottery
business established by Thomas Wild in 1896, in Longton, one
of the six towns that make up Stoke-on-Trent, "The Potteries" This household name in china started out as a family business It was the ability and work of Thomas and his sons - Fred and Thomas Clark or TC - that made the company famous for bone china tea and breakfast sets The business had royal associations from the very start, taking its name from Prince Albert who ascended to the throne in 1936 as King George VI China produced at the factory was therefore initially branded as Albert Crown China The term "Royal" was added in 1904, but it soon became known as "Royal Albert" A flexible and progressive approach to both products and manufacturing drove United Kingdom and ultimately, international success for Royal Albert Around 1910 the first overseas agency was established in New Zealand by John Raine, and this was quickly followed by exports to Australia, Canada, and the USA Romantic, exuberant, feminine, and beautiful, are only some of the descriptions collectors worldwide apply to their favorite brand of 'bone china' - Royal Albert |
| Appraiser Tips: |
Trio Sets - Cup, Saucer & Plate The idea of a Trio is an English one, the Cup was used for one's tea, the saucer was to stop drips/spills and for protection, should someone place it down on a piece of furniture The side plate was used for cucumber sandwiches, biscuit or cake For some reason the American market was developed without the side plate Most modern sets are now sold without a side plate Cleaning your bone china should be done with care Gilded pieces were made with a variety of processes and the stability of the gilding will vary greatly Avoid scrubbing gilded areas and wash the pieces only when necessary Gently dust them on occasion Get into crooks and crevices with a soft toothbrush or a cotton swab Don’t immerse large pieces in water, instead rest the piece on a stable surface and wash and rinse it there Don’t attempt to clean mended pieces with any liquid If you break a valuable piece, don’t attempt to glue it back together yourself Instead, take it to a professional restorer - call your local museum for a referral |
| Research Sources: |
Collectible Cups and Saucers by Jim Harran, Susan Harran - Volumes
1-3 Collector's Encyclopedia of English China by Mary Frank Gaston Warman's English and Continental Pottery and Porcelain by Susan and Al Bagdade eBay and Amazon - Internet |
| Appraiser Comments: |
You have a very nice item Love the design and colors Indeed this variety in black is hard to come by According to the backstamp - it places your item in the 60's For some reason they have blocked out the pattern name No numbers, I would stay with Malvern for style However, Cup and Saucer collectors prefer almost pristine example Those scratches on the side-plate do have an effect on the overall value The price you paid is pretty much in the ballpark |
| * Current Fair Market Value: |
$75.00 - All values are in US currency Equals $97.41 Australian dollars as at Sunday 26th June 2005 |
| ** Replacement Cost: |
$125.00 - All values are in US currency Equals $162.34 Australian dollars as at Sunday 26th June 2005 |
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