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All I know here is that some guy from an auction house told me the middle tea cup 'was of interest'. The little metal pot is interesting as well. The middle tea cup says 'royal albert'. Thanks again, I do have more items to post and any help would be appreciated. (again I have to guess at the categories.
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Royal Albert ChinaIn 1896, Thomas Clark Wild bought a pottery in Longton, Stoke on Trent, Eng…
If you need help in identifying items it is best you give the most accurate description you can. Are there any markings on the bottoms? Are there any numbers on the bottom? etc etc. For instance, you say the middle cup is marked Royal Albert but I can clearly see in your picture there is "Congratulations ....." inside the cup. The metal cup - What kind of metal? What is the green?
Good questions! I will be going back over to her place this afternoon and will take a better look. I have not packed these things up yet, but must do so soon. Yes, the tea cup was given to my parents on their 25th anniversary. Which was about 1979. I remember it does say 'Royal Albert' on the bottom. She gave me a complete set of Royal Albert trillium china in her will as well. I want to respect these things of hers, so I feel it is important to know what value and history it all has. I also find it interesting, perhaps sparking a new hobby? Thank you and I'll get back with more details.
The cup on the right looks like Ridgway Potteries England Queen Anne pattern no. 8519 Red & Yellow Roses. The Royal Albert cup and saucer is the 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary pattern (dont know the number). Havent been able to figure out the blue & white one on the left (cant see the pattern very well)