This is an example of Royal Stafford, which was created in 1992 by the merger of Royal Stafford China with Barratts Of Staffordshire and not to be confused with the much older pottery trade name Royal Stafford China, used by Thomas Poole & Gladstone Potteries
The backstamp absolutely confirms this teacup left the pottery in the 1990's
DLAT Rating: 9/10 (Darling, look at this!)
ROYAL STAFFORD - Teacup ONLY
Circa 1990's
Fine Bone China
Highly translucent chinaware (you can see the shadow of your fingers easily when the china is held up to a light)
Teacup ONLY
Pattern: Official pattern name is True Love
Transferware
Gold gilding also looks to have been machine applied (no artist or gilder's markings at all)
Two primary pattern areas with three smaller patterns of a similar design which feature small flowers.
Symmetrical top lip is not scalloped but the sides of the cup have a light ribbing all the way to the base.
Gold gilding has been applied to the top rim edge, three sides of the handle and the around the base
Bright White porcelain base
The backstamp indicates this piece was produced by the works in the 1990's
BACKSTAMP DETAILS: (Turquoise stamped print)
TRUE LOVE
(Crown graphic)
ROYAL STAFFORD
BONE CHINA
MADE IN ENGLAND
EST 1845
CONDITION:
Clean
NO crazing - dry or wet test, no crazing observed
NO cracks
NO fleabites
NO chips
NO wear to the artwork
Gold gilding is in very good condition, no wear is apparent at all.
A very attractive teacup, particularly when matched with the saucer and side plate HERE, a very popular design we are told (not to our particular tastes any longer though - too 'fresh'!)
