A.T Finney & Sons Ltd owned the tradename DUCHESS and were based in Longton, Staffordshire
This saucer IS part of a trio of the same design, split up as we felt the individual pieces may be of more interest to someone - look HERE to see another piece of the same design
DLAT Rating 10/10 !!! (Darling Look At This!)
DUCHESS - Saucer ONLY
Made in England
Circa period 1960's ~ 1980's
Fine White Bone China
Translucent, meaning if held to the light you can see your fingers through the china
Transferware decorated (assumed) because there are no artists marks underneath
Hand gold gilding applied to the outer scalloped rim
Pink roses with foliage on a pure white background, two different designs on each side of the saucer, one small and the other design a much larger collection of roses which flows down into the centre of the saucer.
The colouring is delicate, pastel and very 'dainty' - perfect for your next special High Tea moment although you might be reluctant because it is just SO dainty that my wife only reluctantly used it, it is just so beautiful and delicate.
Scalloped top rim
Gold gilding to the rim edging only
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Backstamp design strongly suggests this saucer was produced in the period 1960's ~ 1980's based on the Crown graphic placed at the top of the backstamp, very clean, simplified backstamp design, only the word ENGLAND (not Made In) and the use of transfers for the decoration.
Black colouring
(Simple graphic of a crown)
DUCHESS
BONE CHINA
ENGLAND
There is no Artist nor Gold gilder's marks
COSMETIC CONDITION:
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO discolouration
NO crazing
Gilding is in excellent condition with no signs of handling or washing wear at all.
One very small 'fleabite' noticed on the underside
