14-Piece Part Tea Service Adderley Fine Bone China (c. 1947, England)

14-Piece Part Tea Service Adderley Fine Bone China (c. 1947, England)

Manufacturer: Adderley Fine Bone China, England

Mark: "1789 Adderley Fine Bone China England M.55"

Date: 1947

Pieces Included:

6x saucers (bowl-style, 14.5 cm in diameter, 2.5 cm high)

6x dessert plates (16.5 cm in diameter)

2x cups (9 cm in diameter, 7.5 cm tall)

Design Features:

Gorgeous grey transferware pattern, hand-decorated with pink, green, yellow, and purple accents

Garden scene with a floral plinth, colorful flowers, and a tall green tree

Gold trim (slight wear visible)

Condition:

One side plate has slight discoloration (yellowing) and a hairline crazing at the back

Some fine crazing visible upon close inspection, though hardly noticeable

Slight gold trim loss

Historical Context:

This rare and unusual Adderley part tea set dates to 1947, after the Adderley brand became part of Ridgway Potteries Ltd. The Adderley name was used for fine china production until the mid-1970s. The factory, based in Stoke-on-Trent, was a key player in British tableware production, even re-starting operations shortly after WWII under government license.