AYNSLEY Pedestal CUP & SAUCER 1934-1939 Deep Garnet RED w/GOLD Fern Leaves #1542

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AYNSLEY Pedestal CUP & SAUCER 1934-1939 Deep Garnet RED w/GOLD Fern Leaves #1542From our smoke-free home we have:A beautiful AYNSLEY Fine Bone China Pedestal CUP & SAUCER Striking Deep GARNET RED with GOLD Fern Leaves inside cup & Gold trim , Circa 1934-1939 from Staffordshire, EnglandDESCRIPTION: This superb quality china has colors that are bright and vivid. This is painted on a blank of high white fine bone china with gold trim on the edges and extensive gold fern leaves. The cup & saucer are tied together by the use of the same deep garnet red color and gold trim.CONDITION: While this set is classified as used, we can find no chips, nicks, rubbings, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. There appears to be absolutely no wear to the vivid color and no crazing. The lack of other utensil scratches attests to the high quality of the bone china. There is no wear to any of the gold trim. Both pieces are beautiful and classically decorated.DIMENSIONS: The saucer has a diameter of 5 13/16" and a height of 11/16". The pedestal cup has a diameter of 4" and stands 2 3/8" high while it is 2 3/4" to the top of the handle.HISTORY/MARKS: John Aynsley established his pottery in Longton, England in 1775 using local Staffordshire clay and elaborate designs. The company prospered, but his grandson, John Aynsley II, changed the focus of the business from pottery to fine bone china by adding 50% calcined bone ash to his porcelain compound. This produced a fine bone china that was exceptionally white, extremely strong and translucent. In 1861, he opened the Portland Works in Stoke-on-Trent to produce the many unique Aynsley designs that were becoming exceedingly popular. Queen Victoria commissioned Aynsley China to produce a full service for her personal use. This allowed the company to use the royal family seal in its logo, therefore, affirming the company's reputation. The company remained in the ownership of the Aynsley family until becoming a publically listed company in 1948, still under the leadership of the Aynsley family. In 1970, the company was taken over by Waterford and by 1997 it became a part of the Belleek Pottery Group. Today Aynsley China, Ltd. is still known for craftsmanship and fine production techniques. The mark on this is identified as used in the 1934-1939 time period.As collectors ourselves, we tend to be very picky and find it necessary to point out anything we see. We believe you will be very satisfied with this decorative, yet functional, cup & saucer set.Please view all pictures carefully as they are part of the description. The stand is used as a photo prop and is not part of this listing.We are fast and safe shippers offering FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA on this piece with insurance and tracking included.For our INTERNATIONAL buyers, we offer buyer paid calculated rate USPS International shipping with insurance provided by the seller. See additional international policies below.This is ready to use or display with pride in your home.PoliciesWe enjoy answering your questions and encourage you to ask for clarifications before bidding. If you have questions, please feel free to email us. Please view each photo carefully. We try to include enough information while noting any imperfections that we see. We are not experts in all areas and rely upon the bidder's expertise while viewing the photos. Request additional photos as needed. We deal primarily with antique and vintage items. Since these items are of considerable age, normal age appropriate wear can be expected and the items are not "new" or necessarily in "perfect" condition. Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us and we will work with you to resolve any issues to the best of our abilities. Please contact us immediately wit... read more

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