Royal Albert OLD ENGLISH ROSE MATTE BLACK Colorway DEMI-TASSE CUP & SAUCER

Description

Scarce Vintage
ROYAL ALBERT
"OLD ENGLISH ROSE"
MATTE BLACK Colorway
Demi-Tasse Cup & Saucer
c1935-40
Virtually MINT Condition
NO RESERVE
Description
I am pleased to offer a rare vintage bone china demi-tasse cup and saucer set made by Royal Albert
The timeless OLD ENGLISH ROSE pattern but on a dramatic black background
Even rarer, this is a matte black finish - I have never seen a similar set before - normally the colored backgrounds have a gloss glaze
This set dates from 1935-40 based on backstamp information found on the Royal Albert website
AVON shape
Note that the handle is completely gilded and the interior edges are also heavily gilded - again confirming that this is an early set
In virtually mint condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines or other damage or restoration - both pieces "ping" true
Pattern is crisp and bright and no wear to gold gilding noted
The matte black background is also in perfect condition - there are no spots or pinpricks of missing color which one usually finds on dark backgrounds
Cup is 2 1/4" tall and 2 3/8" to top of handle at sides and is 3 7/8" across including handle; saucer is 4 7/8" across
Marked as shown in photo with Royal Albert Crown China mark in with pattern name
And rare to find the pattern number 9927 handpainted in dark pink (I have never seen this before)
Please ignore all white spots on all photos caused by camera flash
This lovely set would make a great addition to your collection
No reserve
Returns accepted only if item not as described or grossly misrepresented. Returns for buyer remorse will not be accepted. I do try and describe my items accurately.
If you expect a brand new perfect item, please do not bid. Please remember that my items are vintage and not store-bought-new and some minor wear from age and use should be expected.
Winning bidder please await my final invoice once you have confirmed your mailing address and  do NOT pay the automatic ebay checkout at the end of the auction. I will send out an invoice based on correct shipping address. Shipping to USA is estimated at ; shipping internationally is estimated at .
Please note I no longer ship to Mexico, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam or Russia as parcel delivery cannot be confirmed or insured. I am happy to ship to any USA or Canadian address for buyers from these countries and will combine items to save postage. Due to the current pandemic, delivery may be delayed so please be patient.
Terms & Conditions
Payment must be received within 3 days of the auction's ending date.
$US currency only
Please await my final invoice and  do not pay what ebay automatically sends out at the end of the auction
All items will be packed in bubble wrap and surrounding packing.
Returns will only be accepted if vendor’s original invisible pen mark intact and only if item(s) not as described.
No returns for buyer remorse.
There is NO insurance available for damage by Canada Post.
I ship WORLDWIDE and charge only actual postage. I have ESTIMATED the postage costs  but have no control over what Canada Post charges.
Airmail postage only. Surface shipping is not an option. Buyer will be charged actual postage depending on their shipping address.
Item is located in and will be shipped from British Columbia, Canada
If you have any questions, please contact me BEFORE bidding.