Halcyon Days

Shell Garden Floral Primula Tea Cups & Saucers (x2)

Fine Bone China

(Hand Made in England)

"Halcyon Days is a British luxury brand founded in 1950, renowned for its handcrafted enamelware and fine bone china made in England. The company holds a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III as a Supplier of Objets d'Art, recognising its long-standing craftmanship and service to the Royal Household".

Item:

This sale is for a set of two hand made English fine bone china teacups & saucers from the Shell Garden, Castle & Gardens of Mey collection made by Halcyon Days.

The Castle of Mey was the beloved home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. She was dedicated to the castle's gardens, and her favourite flowers, as found in her 'shell' walled garden that feature in this design. 

Hand gilded in 24ct gold for a luxurious finish.

Meticulously handcrafted in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire in the heart of England, they reflect the timeless skills passed down through generations.

Condition & Measurements:

Brand new but being sold as 'seconds' at a fraction of the price they would cost if they were best quality because of small imperfections to the print/gilding.  Best quality retail price for x2 cups & x2 saucers is £190.00.

Teacup measures approx: 6.2cm in height & 9.3cm in diameter & the saucer measures approx: 14.5cm.

Unboxed.

FREE UK POSTAGE!

Please take a look at my listings for other Halcyon Days items I have available, all with free postage.

No overseas postage, sorry.

Caring for your Luxury Fine Bone China Products

Using

Never pour boiling water into a cold piece of fine bone china. First warm the piece and then allow water to go off the boil before pouring into the cup, pot, etc.
Plates and serving dishes can be warmed before use in an oven or warmer trolley at a temperature of no more than 100°F/Gas Mark 3.
Tableware with gold or platinum trim must not be used in a Microwave.
Fine bone china should not be used for cooking purposes.

Washing

Fine bone china items decorated with precious metals should always be hand washed and never placed in a dishwasher.

Scouring pads or abrasive washing agents must not be used.

Soaking in warm water before washing will remove most stains or hardened – on particles. Any minute marks caused by metal deposits from cutlery in particular can be removed with tooth powder.

Storing

When storing plates, try not to slide them over one another as this may cause tiny scratches in the glaze.  The surface used on tableware is hard, however, the front of one plate can be scratched by the back of another so great care should be taken when stacking and it is recommended that a paper napkin or similar soft cloth is placed between each plate. Cups should not be stored or hung from a cup hook, or stacked, as this may weaken the handles.