Vintage Colclough England Bone China Cup and Saucer Roses 1945-1948 NICE!!

Description

COLCLOUGH BONE CHINA PINK ROSES CUP AND SAUCER SET 1945-1948 ENGLAND
History of Colclough China
The Colclough china company was founded in 1890 by Herbert Joseph Colclough, who was an ex-Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent.
Mr Colclough was a very conscientious man who loved his pottery and was known on occasion to stay up all night next to his kilns, which he had packed, so that he could be the first to see the new designs when they emerged.
After expanding his company, he moved to the Vale potteries in Longton and was honoured when in 1913 he was visited by King George V and Queen Mary who gave royal licence for the company to produce Royal Vale china.
In the 1930’s Colclough China Limited was expanding fast and it was then that they started to produce the tea and dinner ware that we know today. They were the first company to produce fine bone china for the every day market which was marketed by the piece, ruling out the need for large sets to be purchased first.
In 1948, Colclough China Limited took over Booths and Adderley and then in the early 1950’s merged with the Ridgeway Company.
Colclough and Ridgeway became part of the Royal Doulton Group in the early 1970’s. However, in 1996, Colclough production discontinued and manufacture ceased.
Colclough cup and saucer set is in excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or breaks. Cup stands approx 2 3/8″ tall x 2 7/8″ wide at the rim and saucer is approx 4 7/8″ wide.
In very good condition. No cracks or chips.
It has been in my family since it was purchased.
This has been in protected, climate controlled storage for many years. I am going through everything because it is time to downsize, and clear my storage locker. Please see photographs because they are part of the description, and they are also the actual item that is being offered for sale. No international shipping. Payment via Paypal. Please email any questions and check out my other auctions. Thanks for looking!