Royal Albert 100 Years of Royal Albert Teacups and Saucers, Set of 5, 1950-1990
As it embarks on a new century of fine china design, Royal Albert honors the artistic achievements of the one it has so faithfully chronicled with this stunning 100 Years of Royal Albert tribute collection. Employing classic shapes and delicate floral motifs, the 10-part series, which includes teaware, figurines, and brooches, recalls major British historical events and style trends from each decade of the 21st century. Inspiration for the series came from previous Royal Albert designs and its archive pattern books.This 10-piece teacup and saucer set includes the patterns from 1950 to 1990. Crafted of bone china with lustrous 22-karat gold trim, the five pairs all share the same shape for a highly coordinated look at the table while showcasing the special beauty of each design. For instance, set the soft, blue-hued 1950 Festival next to the bolder oranges of 1970 Poppy for an unexpected combination that delights the senses. Each piece has a commemorative backstamp, and the set comes packaged in a presentation-style pink and burgundy hatbox with illustrations of all the patterns. The china is dishwasher-safe and carries a two-year warranty.--Kara Karll