Blue Willow Dinnerware 3-Piece Place Setting Dinner Plate Cup Saucer Churchill England - New In Box

Classic Blue Willow from Churchill; Made In England

The transfer-ware has a blue & white design with flowers on the border and an Oriental scene with 2 flying birds, willow tree, a boat, bridge with 3 men, crooked fence, apple tree,  temples etc... in the center as a focal point

Dishwasher and microwave safe

Pattern: Classic Blue Willow

These 3 pieces place setting included:

* 1 piece – dinner plate; measures 10.50” in diameter

* 1 piece – saucer; measures 5.50"

* 1 piece - tea cup; measures 3”

                                                 

Cup is 3” X 4½” across the mouth and extended to the handle
Backstamp reads on Dinner Plate: Churchill - England - Willow - Dishwasher & Microwave Proof
Embossed Churchill England on Cup & Saucer

Brand new in its original box! Box has some wears from its age

Legend behind the Blue Willow pattern:

Once there was a wealthy Mandarin, who had a beautiful daughter (Koong-se). 

She had fallen in love with her father's humble accounting assistant (Chang), angering her father. (It was inappropriate for them to marry due to their difference in social class.) 

He dismissed the young man and built a high fence around his house to keep the lovers apart. 

The Mandarin was planning for his daughter to marry a powerful Duke. The Duke arrived by boat to claim his bride, bearing a box of jewels as a gift. 

The wedding was to take place on the day the blossom fell from the willow tree.

On the eve of the daughter's wedding to the Duke, the young accountant, disguised as a servant, slipped into the palace unnoticed. 

As the lovers escaped with the jewels, the alarm was raised. They ran over a bridge, chased by the Mandarin, whip in hand. 

They eventually escaped on the Duke's boat to the safety of a secluded island, where they lived happily for years. 

But one day, the Duke learned of their refuge. Hungry for revenge, he sent soldiers, who captured the lovers and put them to death. 

The gods, moved by their plight, transformed the lovers into a pair of doves, eternally flying together in the sky.

It is ready to display anywhere, at home or at work.

This place setting will make an excellent addition to your collection.

This beautiful setting will make a great gift-idea for any occasion.

Any glares showing in the photos are from the Camera Flash, not fading to the item.

Comes from a 100% Smoke-Free Environment!

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