Royal Albert | 'Windsor Rose' | Bone China Cake Plate | England | 1982 or Later

Royal Albert | 'Windsor Rose' | Bone China Cake Plate | England | 1982 or Later

Blue roses gathered round the rim, leaving the centre clear for whatever is brought to the table.

'Windsor Rose' is a Royal Albert pattern of blue roses and foliage set against white bone china, finished with gilt edging and moulded details. The backstamp carries a 1982 copyright date, so the pattern dates from 1982 or later.

The plate is round, with a gently fluted, scalloped border and two opposed integral handles outlined in gilt scrollwork. Sprays of blue roses and foliage are arranged around the border, leaving the centre largely plain. A fine gilt line follows the shaped rim. The backstamp shows a blue rose spray above "Royal Albert Bone China England", with "Windsor Rose © Royal Albert Ltd 1982" below.

The plate is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, crazing or restoration, and minimal wear to the gilding.

Key Details

• Maker: Royal Albert, England
• Pattern: Windsor Rose
• Date: 1982 or later (copyright date on backstamp)
• Material: bone china
• Form: round cake plate with gently fluted border and opposed integral handles
• Decoration: blue roses and foliage; gilt scrollwork and rim
• Marks: rose spray, "Royal Albert Bone China England", "Windsor Rose © Royal Albert Ltd 1982"
• Dimensions: diameter 27 cm (including handles)
• Weight: 505 g
• Condition: excellent; no chips, cracks, crazing or restoration; minimal wear to the gilding
• Buyer profile: collector of Royal Albert patterns; someone building a blue-and-white tea table; buyer completing a 'Windsor Rose' service

Collector Appeal

The gently fluted border gives the plate its distinctive outline, while the blue roses provide a quiet contrast against the white bone china. The integral handles and gilt scrollwork set it apart from an ordinary round plate, making it a useful companion to other pieces in the 'Windsor Rose' service.

Other 'Windsor Rose' pieces from the shop: coffee pot, pot warmer, milk jug, oval platter and open sugar bowl.

Blue roses need no season; here, they have been given a place at the table.