Roslyn produced pottery at the Park Place Works, Longton.
Operating in the period 1946 ~ 1963
The Wheatcroft series was named after Harry Wheatcroft (1898-1977), a well known English rose grower.
ROSLYN CHINA Saucer (large) ONLY
Wheatcroft Roses Series (Six in the series)
Late 1950's ~ early 1960's (based on the backstamp)
No. 2 Grand Gala
Hand decorated with artist signature (R.S Durben)
Dimensions: 147mm diameter
"Grand Gala" red rose with green/pink foliage
Gold gilding on the outer scalloped edge
CONDITION:
NO chips
NO cracks
NO crazing
NO damage to the artwork
There is wear to one side/section of the gold gilding. Just one section 6cm long, as though the hand held this cup many many times in the same spot! No wear showing to other parts of the gilding at all.
Backstamp on the base:
Roslyn
Fine Bone
China
ENGLAND
Series Of 6
Authentic
World Famous
Wheatcroft Roses
No. 2 Grand Gala
Factory artists mark is present, just for the graphic work but none for the gold gilding. These marks were used to identify the workers "pieces" as they were paid "per piece" not by the hour!
Even with the worn gold gilding section, this remains a very attractive example of the Wheatcroft Roses Series - matching side plate is available HERE
