Marks and Spencer / St Michael "Ashberry" Twin-Handled Soup Coupes with Saucers.
Marks and Spencer produced the popular fruit-motifs Ashberry dinnerware pattern from 1988 to 1995. Some early pieces and backstamps from this collection also featured the classic St Michael brand name used by M+S at the time. This complete set of six twin-handled soup coupes and saucers features the early, collectible 'St Michael' backstamp from the initial 1988 production run. Unlike the common standard bowls, this footed coupe style is highly sought-after and incredibly rare to find as a pristine, matching set of six—perfect for collectors and vintage enthusiasts alike.
A complete 6-place setting (12 pieces total) of vintage Marks and Spencer fine china in the desirable Ashberry botanical pattern, made in the UK 1988 to 1995
Pattern Details: Features a classic fruit and floral motif—plums and wild strawberries, russet apples and pink apple blossoms with green foliage decorate the coupes, while the saucers feature complementary bunches of blackberries, cherries, and fruit clusters. Finished with a clean green rim trim.
Condition Report: Coupes: Pristine, unblemished, and appear unused. Saucers: Green rims intact. Central wells display light surface wear/rubbing from age and stacking (see my final photo). General: Zero chips, cracks, or glazing crazing.
Backstamp: St Michael Ashberry - English Fine China - Made in the UK
Item Specifics Brand: Marks and Spencer / St Michael Pattern: Ashberry Type: Soup Coupe and Saucer Set Theme: Fruit, Botanical, Cottage Color: White, Multicolour, Green Trim Material: Fine China Bowl Diameter: 4.75 in Saucer Diameter: 4.75 in Number of Items in Set: 12 (6 Coupes, 6 Saucers) Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
The twin-handle soup coupes in this pattern are today extremely rare and collectable. Replacement China companies ask up to £25 for a single coupe in the superb condition available here.