A.T Finney & Sons Ltd owned the tradename DUCHESS from 1947 onwards and were based in Longton, Staffordshire
DUCHESS - Saucer ONLY
England
Circa period 1970's ~ 1980's ("Modern" China)
Fine brilliant White Bone China base
Translucent, meaning if held to the light you can see your fingers through the china
Design: Simple artwork featuring two separate flower graphics with one being much larger than the other. Blood Red and Brillant White flowers, not roses, with foliage.
This artwork is transferware
Hand applied Gold gilding around the outer scalloped rim only
Dimensions: 140mm diameter x 25mm deep - this is quite a deep "dish style" saucer
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Black printed backstamp design strongly suggests this saucer was produced in the period 1970's ~ 1980's based on the Crown graphic placed at the top of the backstamp, very clean, simplified backstamp design, the word ENGLAND and the use of transfers for all decoration except the guilding.
Black colouring
(Simple graphic of a crown)
DUCHESS
BONE CHINA
ENGLAND
There are no Artist nor Gold gilder's marks
COSMETIC CONDITION:
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO fleabites
NO discolouration
NO crazing
Gilding is in excellent condition with no signs of handling or washing wear.
NO wear showing to the gold gilding
