A.T Finney & Sons Ltd owned the tradename DUCHESS from 1947 onwards and were based in Longton, Staffordshire
DUCHESS - Saucer ONLY
Made in England
Circa period 1970's ~ 1980's ("Modern" China)
Fine brilliant White Bone China base
Translucent, meaning if held to the light you can see your fingers through the china
Design: Simple artwork featuring two separate assorted colour 'flower graphics' with one being much more detailed and larger than the other. A wide range of colours, from Yellows, Pinks, Red through to Blue and they look similar to Primroses, with foliage. A pleasing to the eye design, if somewhat overdone (I have seen so many of this type of chinaware which my wife has handed over to me for advertising ... time for them to "leave home"
This artwork is transferware
Hand applied Gold gilding around the outer scalloped rim only
At this stage, this is another 'orphan' i.e no teacup or side plate has been given to me ... yet.
DIMENSIONS:
139mm diameter x 18mm deep - a pretty 'standard' saucer shape i.e not deep like some I have handled.
BACKSTAMP DETAILS:
Here is a closeup photograph of the backstamp
There are no Artist nor Gold gilder's marks
COSMETIC CONDITION:
CLEAN
NO cracks
NO fleabites
NO discolouration
NO crazing
Gold gilding is in excellent condition with no signs of handling or washing wear.
