{"product_id":"royal-albert-bone-china-cake-plate-with-handles-old-english-rose-england-c-1927-1960","title":"Royal Albert | Bone China | Cake Plate with Handles | Old English Rose | England | c.1927–1960","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert | Bone China | Cake Plate with Handles | Old English Rose | England | c.1927–1960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe roses are full-blown and unapologetic — the way a well-made thing tends to be.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Albert was established at the Albert Works in Longton, Staffordshire, and became known for its richly decorated floral tableware. Old English Rose is among its more enduring patterns, defined by large-scale rose blooms arranged in a continuous garland. The use of deep crimson and soft pink tones, set against a cream ground, reflects the mid-century preference for fuller, more saturated floral decoration. The green crown backstamp, reading “Royal Albert Bone China England,” places this example within the period c.1927–1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is formed with a gently scalloped rim and two flat tab handles, one at each side, following the line of the border. The Old English Rose garland runs around the perimeter, with alternating blooms in deep crimson and pale rose-pink, accompanied by green foliage. The centre well remains plain cream, allowing the border to carry the decoration. A brushed gilt finish is applied along the outer edge and across the scalloped rim, lending a slightly textured surface consistent with hand-applied gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no chips, cracks, or crazing. The surface remains clean, with only minor, localized losses to the gilt visible on close inspection. The plate presents in excellent condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern\/Model: Old English Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: c.1927–1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Length (handle to handle) 25.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 402 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent; minor gilt wear, no chips, cracks, or crazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Albert’s floral patterns maintain steady recognition within the English tableware market, with Old English Rose sitting comfortably among its more established designs. Early backstamp examples, combined with well-preserved gilding and form, support consistent decorative and collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA pattern that has outlasted the occasions it was made for — which is, perhaps, the quieter definition of endurance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45060327997640,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5350c1e4-a0d7-411a-be5d-9326ddd81479.jpg?v=1776696941","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-bone-china-cake-plate-with-handles-old-english-rose-england-c-1927-1960","provider":"The Dancing Faun ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}