A.T Finney & Sons Ltd owned the tradename DUCHESS and were based in Longton, Staffordshire
This DUCHESS brilliant White saucer is very similar to the ROYAL VALE brilliant White saucer I have and either saucer are a good visual partner for the ROYAL VALE teacup HERE
DUCHESS - Saucer ONLY
Made in England
Circa period 1970's ~ 1980's ("Modern" China)
Fine brilliant White Bone China
Translucent, meaning if held to the light you can see your fingers through the china
Hand gold gilding applied to the outer scalloped rim only
No artwork at all, all over White finish
Gold gilding to the rim edge only
Dimensions: 138mm diameter
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 words MADE IN ENGLAND and the use of transfers for all decoration except the guilding.
Black colouring
(Simple graphic of a crown)
DUCHESS
BONE CHINA
MADE IN
ENGLAND
There is 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.
