Vintage Royal Worcester Coffee Set Orlando Cobalt Bands, Cream Rim & Gold Trim
Up for your consideration this vintage and very ornate Royal Worcester coffee set - in Orlando pattern, with Cobalt Blue Bands, Cream Rim & Gold Trim. 1 Coffee pot with Lid. 4 Teacups (2 of them have chips, please see last picture).
Each item has 1927 printed Royal Worcester factory marks, with number 51 in the centre that refers to the year 1751 when the Worcester Porcelain Company was founded by Dr. 1927 mark has small star (asterisk) and 11 dots.
Between Royal Worcester and Made in England. Also all items marked with pattern name Orlando, R? 716134, and possibly batch number C3092/4. Royal Worcester is a porcelain brand based in Worcester, England.
It was established in 1751 and is believed to be the oldest or second oldest remaining English porcelain brand still in existence today, although this is disputed by Royal Crown Derby, which claims 1750 as its year of establishment. Part of the Portmeirion Group since 2009, Royal Worcester remains in the luxury tableware and giftware market, although production in Worcester itself has ended. Technically, the Worcester Royal Porcelain Co. (known as Royal Worcester) was formed in 1862, and although the company had a royal warrant of appointment from 1788, wares produced before that time, as well as those produced at two other factories in Worcester, are known as Worcester porcelain. The enterprise has followed the pattern of other leading English porcelain brands, with increasing success during the 18th and 19th centuries, then a gradual decline during the 20th century, especially the latter half.I found no significant condition issues (except mentioned earlier) with anything in this set, but signs of previous use and ownership should be expected consistent with its vintage timeline and should be taken into consideration with age and ownership. Please note: I will accept any reasonable offer. Please check out all of the pictures and thank you for watching.