Vtg Royal Albert Brigadoon Teacup and Saucer Set, English Bone China, V. Good For Sale

For the tough beauty in your life!This charming teacup and saucer set by the iconic Royal Albert company is a wonderful member of their 1963 "Brigadoon" pattern. It features lovely, pastel-toned paintings of pink and blue thistles on both the interior and exterior of the cup and the interior of the saucer. Its delicately scalloped rims, handle, and cup foot are hand-painted with gold. Made of famously durable bone china, it is slightly translucent when held up to bright light. The cup shape is Royal Albert's Montrose design, which is designed comfortably balance with the drinker's thumb on top of the handle and middle finger below it. (The Montrose is the shape used in Royal Albert's Old Country Rose pattern, which is believed to be the bestselling bone china dinnerware set of all time.)Don't be fooled by the pastel colors and nostalgic name, though! The thistle has beautiful, delicate flowers, but is a thorny, uncompromising plant that is legendary for having saved Scotland from Viking invaders. In the 1200s, Norsemen landed at night to sack the village of Larg. A barefooted berserker supposedly stepped on a thistle though, and his scream roused the clanspeople to beat them back. This eventually led to the thistle being named the National Flower of Scotland, and the symbol of theMost Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, the highest honour Scotland can bestow on an individual. The motto of the Order, Nemo me impune lacessit, means "No one provokes me with impunity."
Details:
- Brand: Royal Albert (Made in England)
- Pattern: Brigadoon
- Material: Fine Bone China
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. The 22k gold trim is bright and intact with no notable wear. The backstamp is clean and authentic.Marks
In brown, on underside of both pieces:
Thistle image in color
ROYAL ALBERT
BONE CHINA
ENGLANDBRIGADOON on a blue backgroundMeasurements
Cup height: approx. 2.625"
Cup diameter: approx. 3.625"
Cup width, including handle: approx. 4.25"
Saucer diameter: approx. 5.5"
Saucer height: approx. 1"Condition
Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Finish is unmarred, and has little evidence of having been used. Gilding is in near-perfect condition, though difficult-to-see imperfections are present on both pieces. The foot of both pieces has discoloration that is typical of age and purpose of use.
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This set is packed with great care, including a tissue paper inner wrap and bubble wrap around each piece, an impact-resistant box or double boxing, and plenty of additional void packaging to prevent movement. We carefully document the packaging and shipping process to ensure accurate records, and include security features to protect your purchases.Returns
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