Paragon Cup & Saucer "Happy Anniversary" Gifts Blue Doves w/Gold 1957-1960

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Paragon Cup & Saucer "Happy Anniversary" Gifts Blue Doves w/Gold 1957-1960
Paragon Cup & Saucer "Happy Anniversary" Gifts Blue Doves w/Gold 1957-1960
Exquisite Decorative CUP & SAUCER Set,
"Happy Anniversary" w/Pair of BLUE DOVES, Maroons w/Gold, from Staffordshire, England, circa 1957-1960
DESCRIPTION:
The beautiful hand decorated cup & saucer set was produced with a beautiful pair of doves with the inscription "Happy Anniversary" on the inside of the cup.  The outside of the cup lists the traditional gift for years 1-15, then skips every 5 years up to the 60th anniversary. The design looks so classic.  The fancy handle is trimmed in gold as is foot of the cup.  All rims are trimmed in gold.  The saucer has the vows: "For Better-For Worse", "For Richer-For Poorer", "In Sickness-In Health" separated by hearts pierced with Cupid's arrow.  This makes a beautiful display set or can be used as an anniversary gift.
CONDITION:
While this set is classified as used, the condition is superb.   There are no chips, nicks, cracks, rubbings, scratches or hairlines.  There are no utensil marks & no wear to the gold.
DIMENSIONS:
The cup has a diameter of 3 1/2" with a height of 2 1/2" whereas the top of the handle is 3".  The saucer has a diameter of  5 1/2" and height of 7/8".
HISTORY/MARKS:
Paragon China has its roots in the Star China Company of Longton, Staffordshire in England.  In 1899, the son of the John Anysley II (of Anysley China), Herbert James, along with several associates formed Star China Company.   To emphasize their high quality, Star China introduced the name Paragon China in 1903 and later changed the company name to Paragon China Company in 1920.  In 1927, Hugh Irving became sole proprietor upon the retirement of Herbert Aynsley, his father-in-law.  Paragon was granted several Warrants of Appointment by the Royal Family in the 1933-1958 time period.  Thomas C. Wild & Sons (Royal Albert) took over Paragon China in 1960, then merged with the Lawley Group to become Allied English Potteries in 1964, subsequently Paragon and Royal Albert joined the Royal Doulton Group in 1972, and finally the Paragon name discontinued in 1992.  The mark on both is identified as used in the 1957-1960 time period.
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This is ready to use or display with pride in your home.
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