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. 6 Peace
Hand decorated
Dimensions: 160mm diameter
"Peace" rose with green foliage
Gold gilding on the outer scalloped edge
Translucent (you can see through the china when held to a light)
CONDITION:
NO chips
NO cracks
NO crazing
NO damage to the artwork
NO wear to the gold gilding
Backstamp on the base:
Roslyn
Fine Bone
China
ENGLAND
Series Of 6
Authentic
World Famous
Wheatcroft Roses
No. 6 Peace
Factory artists marks are present, one for the graphic work and another for the gilder. These marks were used to identify the workers "pieces" as they were paid "per piece" not by the hour!
Excellent example of a Roslyn side plate - matching saucer is available HERE
