Royal Albert Rare Ornate Tea Set – Early Collectible English Bone China (1930s-1950s) An exceptional and highly collectible Royal Albert tea set, crafted in fine English bone china and richly decorated in an elaborate gilt and floral design of remarkable detail. This set represents an early and increasingly scarce production, created at a time when Royal Albert pieces were still finished with a high degree of hand craftsmanship and traditional techniques. The decoration features intricate gold scrollwork, turquoise medallions, and finely rendered floral bouquets in pink, yellow, and green tones. While the floral motifs are transfer-applied, the gold gilding and finishing were hand-applied, giving each piece subtle individual character—an important distinction sought after by collectors of early Royal Albert wares. The softly scalloped rims, elegant cup shapes, and layered ornamentation reflect a period when English tea services were designed not merely for use, but as symbols of refinement, status, and ceremonial tea culture. The underside bears the “Royal Albert – Crown China – England” mark, confirming authentic English manufacture from an early, highly desirable collecting era. Manufacturer: Royal Albert Material: Fine English bone china Decoration: Transfer decoration with hand-applied gilt detailing Origin: England Estimated period: Early to mid-20th century (circa 1930s–1950s) ⸻ Condition : • The set is in good overall antique condition, appropriate for its considerable age. • Light coffee staining is present inside the cups, consistent with decades of careful use and authentic tea service history. • One cup shows yellow discolouration, visible in the photographs, due to age and prolonged use. (Extreme left cup on first photo) • There is visible age-related wear to the gilding, especially on rims and edges, which is expected and accepted on genuinely old Royal Albert pieces. • No cracks or restorations observed. All signs of wear are consistent with a very old and special tea set and do not detract from its rarity or collectible value. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the description.