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Thomas C. Wild joined his father Thomas Wild in purchasing Albert Work in 1895. Upon his father’s death in 1898, he became sole proprietor adding St. Mary’s Works in Longton in 1905. As Wild’s business prospered, he acquired other factories and pottery business. By the early 1920’s he owned or controlled 15 potteries. Thomas’ sons, Thomas E. and Frederick C., were admitted to the partnership in 1917 and the father retired in 1932. The business was incorporated as Thomas C. Wild & Sons, Ltd. Thomas C. Wild & Sons (Royal Albert) took over Paragon China in 1960, then merged with the Lawley Group to become Allied English Potteries in 1964, subsequently Paragon and Royal Albert joined the Royal Doulton Group in 1972. The mark on both the cup & saucer is identified as used in the 1970's-1980's time period by www.royalalbertpatterns.com.
This superb quality china has color that is bright and vivid on the white background. This is painted on a blank of fine white bone china with gold trim on the edges. This is in the Purple Violet pattern which is one of the set of 6 official provincial flowers for Canada. The purple violet was adopted in 1936 as the floral emblem for New Brunswick.
While this set classified as used, we can find no chips, nicks, rubbings, scratches, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. There appears to be absolutely no wear to the vivid colors and no crazing. Look in the photos to see this. The lack of utensil scratches attests to the high quality of the bone china. There is no wear to the band of gold trim on the rims. This is really a striking set.
The ruffled, scalloped saucer has a diameter of 5 1/2" and a height of 1". The footed cup has a diameter of 3 1/2" and stands 2 3/4" tall. The height to the top of the handle is 3".
As collectors ourselves, we tend to be very picky and find it necessary to point out anything we see. We believe you will be very satisfied with this vintage decorative cup & saucer set.
Please view all pictures carefully as they are part of the description. The stand was used as a photo prop and is not part of this listing.
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This is ready to use or display with pride in your home.
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