Royal Albert Old Country Rose fine China is one of the most beautiful patterns of all times and remains the most popular today. Old Country Rose came out in 1962 and became a popular choice for British tea parties and upscale families across the globe. It is now considered luxury decor and is found in many homes throughout the world being used for special occasions and display.
The lovely bone China is designed with a floral pattern along the border and in the center of most pieces that reflects the beauty of English roses with the edges being outlined in 22K gold. Named after Prince Albert who reportedly married Queen Victoria in 1840, Royal Albert became renowned for the exquisite tea and breakfast settings featuring Royal Albert rose design.
Early marks on Old Country Rose pieces include “England” in the mark and fall into 1962 through the mid-1970s time period of production. In 1964 the factory was taken over by another company and later marks and stamps on pieces dropped “England” although they kept Old Country Rose with the signature picture of the red, pink and yellow roses. Most pieces found today will have a mark that says “Old Country Rose ©1962 Royal Albert LTD.”
These marks are on some of our collection pieces:
Here are a few unusual or hard-to-find pieces that are simply gorgeous and add a lovely touch to the collection:
The three-tier plate stand presents a different pattern on each level. These include New Country Roses in pink and in white as well as Rose Confetti each with the gold band edging.
The little butterfly dish is very cute and can be used as a candy dish on your table or in home décor.
And what holiday table would be complete without a deviled egg dish? The Royal Albert Old Country Rose deviled egg piece is exquisite in detail and a beautiful addition to your fancy feast.
Don’t forget dessert and be sure to serve it in style. The plate stand is ideal for desserts for a special occasion. You can see the top and a side view of the beautiful piece.
For a sweet treat later, this very detailed cookie jar not only holds several cookies or other treats; it also looks beautiful on any counter.
Finding Royal Albert Old Country Rose pieces is a bit of a treasure hunt. You typically will not find much in thrift stores due to the value of the products. Occasionally, you may find a cup or saucer but rarely do we find significant pieces in thrift shops.
However, you can often find a variety of Old Country Rose China in vintage and antique stores or sometimes in consignment shops.
Several upscale department stores carry basic Royal Albert Old Country Rose China. It could be a good start for a collection of this beautiful fine China and you can add pieces as you go along. Then be sure to visit local and nearby antique and vintage stores to find more Old Country Rose China for your new or existing collection.