A.T Finney & Sons Ltd owned the tradename DUCHESS from 1947 onwards and were based in Longton, Staffordshire
DUCHESS - Teacup 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: The pattern name is not identified or known but the primary design features a mix of deep Red, Pink, White & Yellow standard Roses complimented by number of Red, Yellow & Blue primroses. There is a secondary, much smaller design on the opposite side of the teacup which does not have the primroses featured.
This artwork is transferware
Hand applied Gold gilding around the top of the lightly scalloped rim, down the back (only) of the handle and a band of Gold around the base
DIMENSIONS (Standard Teacup):
85mm diameter mouth x 70mm height
Handle is 'standard' not a high back
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Here is a photograph of the backstamp.
Quite difficult to read the numbers below the text ENGLAND, the numbers are 329
That is the Gold gilder's mark to the right of the backstamp
COSMETIC CONDITION:
USED
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO fleabites
NO discolouration to the brilliant White base or the decoration(s)
NO crazing
Gilding is in excellent condition with no signs of handling or washing wear to any of the three gilded areas.
