Vintage Royal Albert Memories Teacup and Saucer – Pink Peony Rose, Scalloped Rim, Gold Trim, Montrose Shape, Bone China, England 1960s

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Bone china

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From the 1960s

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A single pink peony rose takes up nearly a third of the cup — petals layered deep magenta at the centre, softening to pale blush at the edges, the kind of full-bloom abundance that Royal Albert built an entire reputation around. Smaller white blossoms and half-opened buds fill the spaces between, anchored by quiet grey-green leaves that let the roses hold centre stage. The same arrangement repeats on the saucer, with a cluster at the centre well and scattered sprays reaching toward the scalloped edge.

This is Royal Albert's Montrose shape — the wide, gently flaring cup with a scalloped rim and a scrolled handle that has become one of the most recognised silhouettes in English bone china. The rim edge carries a moulded embossed border — a subtle band of relief texture that catches the light and gives the edge dimension beyond a flat plane. Every scallop is traced in gold, and the handle spine and foot ring carry matching gilt lines. Inside, the cup is plain white, letting the exterior florals do the talking.

Made by Royal Albert at their Albert Works in Longton, Staffordshire — one of the most collected names in English bone china, producing from 1896 until English manufacture ceased. Every piece marked "Bone China, England" is from the era of domestic production and is now discontinued.

Type: Teacup and Saucer
Maker: Royal Albert (Royal Albert Ltd)
Origin: England (Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire)
Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
Pattern: Memories
Shape: Montrose, scalloped rim with moulded embossed border
Size: Standard teacup size
Material: Fine Bone China
Decoration: Large pink peony rose transfer, white blossom sprays, rosebuds, grey-green foliage, gold scalloped rim, gold handle trim, gold foot ring
Markings: Royal Albert crown mark, "Bone China," "Memories"

Condition
Very good vintage condition. Rose transfers vivid with full colour saturation. Gold on rim, handle, and foot ring bright with minimal wear. No chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. Please review all photos as part of the condition record.

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