Rare Vintage 1950's Fine Porcelain Grindley Cream Petal Rosemary Tea Trio

This particular vintage pattern was designed and released by WH Grindley Co during the 1950’s and discontinued in 1960. The pattern was released in the blue version as Janique, in green as Paulette and in burgundy red as Rosemary. Although all three are considered rare by collectors, the Rosemary was released in the late stages before discontinuation and therefore in very limited numbers. The Rosemary pattern is not even available on replacements.com. The pattern displays a burgundy red border highlighted by tan scroll patterning with gold trim along scalloped rims. The tea cup has been crafted with a ring scroll handle and a Shelley style shape with mildly fluted and graduated sides. The tea plate is squared.

The saucer and tea plate are stamped underneath Cream Petal, Grindley, England. The tea cup is impressed England.

Besides age related crazing and some fading of the gold trim, the items have no other visible damages.

Tea plate height: 1.6 cm, Diameter of base: 7.8 cm, Across rim: 15 cm x 15 cm

Saucer height: 2.4 cm, Diameter of base: 4.2 cm, Diameter of rim: 14.8 cm

Tea cup height: 6.8 cm, Diameter of base: 4 cm, Diameter of rim: 8 cm