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Solid rosewood case, professionally restored 2024
Original 8-day mechanical movement, recently serviced
Elegant Royal Albert bone china tea set in the Prelude pattern, made in England. The set comprises five complete trios (teacup, saucer, and side plate), accompanied by one additional matching saucer and one matching cake/serving plate. Decorated with soft peach and blush roses, delicate foliage, and fine gold edging typical of Royal Albert’s mid-20th-century designs. The bone china is translucent and refined, with classic teacup forms and gently scalloped plate profiles. Backstamps confirm Royal Albert, Bone China, England, Prelude.
Condition:
Overall good vintage condition. Light age-related wear to gilding and minor surface marks consistent with use; no visible cracks or chips noted from the images.
Door-to-door tracked delivery across South Africa from R220 (insured to full sale value). Free pickup available in Cape Town. International shipping by quote. Estimated dispatch within 2 business days of payment clearing escrow.
RubyRose Collectibles is a verified Sunflower trader.
Q: Does the clock keep accurate time? Heritage Lot: Within ±30 seconds per week after the 2024 service.
Q: Will it survive shipping? Heritage Lot: Yes — pendulum is removed and packed separately, and the case is custom-crated.
