🌸 The American Beauty Tea Trio 🌸
🌸This charming trio is dressed in the Royal Albert 'American Beauty' pattern, and oh, what a vision it is!
🌸Included is a dainty teacup, an elegant saucer, and a darling little tea plate (sometimes called a side plate or snack plate, and this one has a slightly unusual, yet delightful, squared shape!). Together, they form the perfect triumvirate for a refined spot of tea.
🌸A lush cascade of vibrant pink and crimson roses is the star of the show! These aren't shy garden roses; they are big, bold, and bursting with colour, nestled amongst emerald-green foliage. They are painted so vividly they seem to exhale a sweet perfume right from the fine bone china.
🌸A luxurious gold trim dances along the scalloped edges of all three pieces. It's the crowning touch—a gilded frame fit for the queen of the teacup collection, giving a glorious shimmer to your afternoon tea ritual.
🕰️ A History of Blooming Grandeur 🕰️
The story of the 'American Beauty' pattern is a delightful journey that spans much of the 20th century, all starting with a fabulous flower.
🌸 The Royal Albert company itself blossomed in the English Potteries of Stoke-on-Trent, officially taking its name in 1904 as a nod to the royal family. They became famous for their delicate, quintessentially English floral patterns that made every teacup feel like a tiny piece of an English garden.
🌸 A Star is Born (1920s-1940s): The 'American Beauty' pattern first graced the tea table with its presence around 1927 (though some records suggest a later date for the bone china versions, like 1941). It was a bold choice, inspired by the real American Beauty Rose, a dramatic, deep-pink bloom that was considered the height of floral luxury—so popular, it was nicknamed the "Million Dollar Rose" in America!
🌸 While Royal Albert specialized in the soft, romantic look of English cottage gardens, 'American Beauty' was a pattern that had a little extra zest and volume, perhaps to capture the grandeur and vibrancy of its namesake flower popular across the pond. It was a lovely cultural handshake between English craftsmanship and American flair.
This trio is more than just a cup, saucer, and plate; it is a lovely echo of high-society floral fashion and a charming testament to the enduring appeal of a truly beautiful rose.
All items are in vintage and antique preloved condition. Some minor surface scratches may be present. I do my best to note and photograph any wear. Please contact me with any further questions :)
Please Note: There could be small imperfections, including stray decorator marks, tiny areas of missing glaze, little rough spots, etc. This is not damage as production techniques were not quite as professional as they are today and are to be considered as part of their charm.