Colclough China Ltd was formed in 1937 and operated their works at Longton, Stock-On-Trent called Vale, thus the name Royal Vale. Many potteries used the name or location of their works on their products.
This ROYAL VALE brilliant White saucer is very similar to the DUCHESS brilliant White saucer, although 20 years older, and either saucer would be a good visual partner for the ROYAL VALE teacup HERE
ROYAL VALE - Saucer ONLY
Parent company Colclough China Ltd
Trade name: Royal Vale
Brilliant White Bone China
Translucent china, meaning that when held to the light, you can see the shadow of your fingers through the plate
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: 142mm diameter
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Grey printed backstamp design strongly suggests this saucer was produced in the period 1950's ~ mid 1960's based on the Crown graphic sitting on top of an oval outline, within the oval is the text of the backstamp.
Grey colouring
(All text below is within an oval shape which has a small crown on the top)
ROYAL
VALE
BONE CHINA
(Outside of the lower oval area)
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 very good condition with no signs of handling or washing wear.
