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 brilliant White teacup is a good match with either the ROYAL VALE or DUCHESS brilliant White saucers I have HERE

ROYAL VALE - Teacup 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 chinaware teacup

Hand gold gilding applied to the top-most lightly scalloped rim and the back (only) of the handle

No artwork at all, all over White finish

Dimensions:

87mm diameter mouth or 105mm diagonal including the handle

70mm height

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