Taylor and Kent Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer | Purple and Gold pattern 5046 | Rare Mid Century China
A beautiful vintage tea cup and saucer from the mid century by Kent and Taylor. This pattern is rarely seen in the marketplace. Would make a wonderful gift for the tea lover in your life!
SIZE:
Cup- 3"H x 3"T
Saucer- 6" dia.
Marks:
Kent Bone China
Taylor and Kent England
Crown emblem
Circa 1950s
HISTORY:
Taylor and Kent china was established in 1867. The Kent family was the primary controllers of the Kent and Taylor name.
During WWII the company closed its doors from 1941-1947. In 1947 brothers Oswald and Derek Shufflebottom purchased the company and retained the name Taylor and Kent until 1982 when the name became 'Elizabethan Fine Bone China Ltd'.
CONDITION:
Vintage over 60 years old with some wear on the gold trim. No cracks or chips.
