{"product_id":"royal-albert-old-english-rose-black-gold-teacup-saucer-england-c-1930s-1940s","title":"Royal Albert “Old English Rose” Black \u0026 Gold Teacup \u0026 Saucer, England, c. 1930s–1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dramatic departure from Royal Albert’s more familiar pastel florals, this vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld English Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e teacup and saucer pairs a rich satin black ground with brilliant hand-applied gold trim and vibrant crimson rose decoration. The result is unmistakably elegant, embodying the refined glamour of pre-war and early post-war English tea service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Royal Albert “Old English Rose” teacup and saucer retains its striking black-and-gold presentation with vibrant rose decoration. The set displays beautifully, though the teacup has a chip along the rim, making it best suited for decorative display, collecting, or light use rather than everyday service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gently flared teacup features an elegant pedestal foot and sculptural gilded handle, while the matching saucer echoes the striking black field with a central medallion of blooming roses. Together they create a sophisticated presentation equally suited to afternoon tea or display within a curated china cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts restrained palette and bold contrast make this one of Royal Albert’s more distinctive floral patterns, appealing to collectors who appreciate traditional English porcelain with a more dramatic aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Albert Crown China, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld English Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern reflects the company’s longstanding fascination with the English garden. While Royal Albert became internationally celebrated for its pastel cottage florals during the twentieth century, select patterns such as this embraced darker backgrounds and heavier gilding, echoing the refined tastes of the late Art Deco and early traditional revival periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Albert porcelain has remained among England’s most collected fine china for more than a century, prized for its graceful forms, translucent porcelain, and enduring floral artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in good vintage condition with honest signs of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Royal Albert “Old English Rose” transfer mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich black glaze with vibrant rose decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold trim retains strong visual appeal with light age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne noticeable chip to the rim of the teacup (pictured), reflected in the price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface wear and minor utensil marks consistent with vintage use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo additional cracks or repairs observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Rating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"964.0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Albert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld English Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 1930s-1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Bone China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack ground with rose transfers and gilt accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne teacup and matching saucer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Endures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Albert remains one of England’s most celebrated porcelain houses, but darker patterns like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld English Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are encountered far less often than the company’s iconic pastel collections. The combination of black enamel, luminous gilding, and romantic rose motifs gives this set an unmistakably formal presence while preserving the delicate elegance for which Royal Albert is known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed in a collector’s cabinet or brought out for a special afternoon tea, this set offers timeless English sophistication with a touch of theatrical charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47801900826729,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/B2522CD7-B4CD-420F-A991-8BC08E132663.jpg?v=1784020766","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/royal-albert-old-english-rose-black-gold-teacup-saucer-england-c-1930s-1940s","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}