{"product_id":"tuscan-fine-english-bone-china-bluebird-pattern-c9778-trio-c-1947-1966","title":"Tuscan | Fine English Bone China | Bluebird Pattern C9778 | Trio | c.1947–1966","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuscan | Fine English Bone China | Bluebird Pattern C9778 | Trio | c.1947–1966\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe bluebird has carried the weight of happiness as a symbol for so long that it risks becoming predictable — and yet, rendered in cobalt against a ground of dense blossom, it remains entirely convincing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuscan Fine English Bone China was produced by R.H. \u0026amp; S.L. Plant Limited at the Tuscan Works in Longton, Staffordshire. The winged crown backstamp used from 1947 until the firm’s acquisition by Wedgwood in 1966 places this trio within the company’s final independent period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bluebird pattern (C9778) is one of Tuscan’s more intricate designs, combining a continuous ground of white and grey flowering blossom with flying blue birds, interspersed with small pink and yellow floral accents. The transfer decoration is hand-finished and completed with gilt to the rims and handle, giving the pattern both density and precision — a notable contrast to the more open floral styles often associated with the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trio comprises a teacup, saucer, and tea plate. The cup is footed with a loop handle; the saucer and plate are gently scalloped. The exterior of the cup and the borders of the saucer and plate carry the full pattern; the interior of the cup is plain white with a fine gilt rim. Gilt lines finish the rims of all three pieces and the handle terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no chips or cracks. The transfer decoration and hand-colouring remain clear and intact. There is light, even surface wear consistent with careful use, and some gilt loss to the rims — typical for the period and disclosed accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Tuscan (R.H. \u0026amp; S.L. Plant Ltd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: Bluebird (C9778)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Fine bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackstamp: Winged crown \/ “Fine English Bone China \/ Made in England” — c.1947–1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet: Trio (teacup, saucer, tea plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good; minor gilt wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete trio brings together the Bluebird pattern across cup, saucer and tea plate, with flying bluebirds, blossom decoration and gilt-edged rims. The decoration remains clear, with the minor gilt wear disclosed in the condition report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA pattern that took this much trouble over its birds rewards exactly the kind of attention a tea table quietly demands.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45063871332552,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3497\/2104\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_41de8079-9e13-479e-9ac9-9413658b3699.png?v=1777036520","url":"https:\/\/dancingfaun.co.za\/products\/tuscan-fine-english-bone-china-bluebird-pattern-c9778-trio-c-1947-1966","provider":"The Dancing Faun Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}