{"product_id":"royal-albert-high-society-bone-china-trios-pink-ground-with-cobalt-gilt-foliate-scrollwork-england-c-1950s-1960s-pair","title":"Royal Albert 'High Society' Bone China Trios — Pink Ground with Cobalt \u0026 Gilt Foliate Scrollwork, England, c.1950s–1960s — Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Albert 'High Society' Bone China Trios — Pink Ground with Black \u0026amp; Gilt Foliate Scrollwork, England, c.1950s–1960s — Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA pattern that understands the difference between decoration and theatre — and has chosen, wisely, the former.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Albert's output during the late 1950s and 1960s included a number of designs that moved away from the floral traditions the marque is best known for, exploring instead the graphic possibilities of formal scrollwork and ground colour. 'High Society' is among the more considered of those departures. A warm blush pink ground frames a central white reserve, around which sweeps a repeating border of bold black foliate scrolls — their pointed, slightly heraldic profile softened by trails of small gilt floral sprays that follow the curve of each motif. The overall effect is formal without severity, and the pink-and-black combination gives the set a mid-century confidence that distinguishes it clearly from the softer floral ranges produced alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cup is a clean, generously proportioned form on a footed base with a simple loop handle, trimmed at the rim and foot with a gold line. The saucer and side plate carry the full border decoration, with the pink ground extending to the outer edge and a gold line defining the rim. The interior of the cup is plain white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo complete trios are available, sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Royal Albert, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark: Royal Albert Bone China England, large crown mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: High Society (researcher-confirmed; pattern name does not appear on backstamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1950s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Bone china, blush pink ground with white reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Black foliate scrollwork with gilt floral spray trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim: Gold line to rim and foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Footed teacup with loop handle, saucer, and side plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: Two complete trios, sold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint and unused. There are no chips, cracks, or crazing. Gilding is bright and fully intact throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo trios in this condition and in a pattern this self-assured are not easily replaced.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45009376575688,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9990ba33-982a-4d7e-affd-9c778603429e.png?v=1775888189","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/royal-albert-high-society-bone-china-trios-pink-ground-with-cobalt-gilt-foliate-scrollwork-england-c-1950s-1960s-pair","provider":"The Dancing Faun ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}