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 Side Plate 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: 160mm 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
NO damage to the gold gilding
Backstamp on the base:
Roslyn
Fine Bone
China
ENGLAND
Series Of 6
Authentic
World Famous
Wheatcroft Roses
No. 2 Grand Gala
This is a very attractive example of the Wheatcroft Roses Series - matching saucer is available HERE
