Beautiful New Patterns!!!

New for 2013!!!
Beautiful New Patterns!!!
Check them out!!

 Click the This link to see more!!

New Royal Albert Christmas ornaments

Royal Albert Christmas ornaments
combine the beautiful floral motifs
with a holiday theme
that adds a unique touch to any tree.

 Click here To Purchase:

Limited Time Only!!!

Shop Now and Save on
"Old Country Roses Christmas Tree"!!

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Old Country Roses Stemware

The best-selling dinnerware pattern in the world, the Old Country Roses pattern is practically synonymous with the name Royal Albert and a long-standing testament to timeless style and elegant craftsmanship. New Stemware sets has a rose design that is etched on the surface using a pantograph technique to achieve a delicate finish. A gold band around the rim add a touch of glamour that truly completes the collection.

 

Available in a Goblet, Wine, Flute or Iced Beverage pair.

 

Old Country Roses Stemware

 

 

Expand your Old Country Roses Collection with the new stemware sets, carrying on the charm of the pattern to glassware

 

 

 

Old Country Roses Christmas Tree

Shop Early and Save!

Dress up the Table this Holiday Season with

 "Old Country Roses Christmas Tree"

 

Old Country Roses Christmas Tree

 

 

"Old Country Roses Christmas Tree Collection
features a Christmas tree gaily decorated
with ribbons, bows, and baubles surrounded
by a border of traditional Old Country Roses
blossoms intertwined with touches of holly, berries,
and a royal red ribbon festoon.
Complete with signature accents of scalloped
rim of brushed gold this collection will
become a staple for the holidays for many years to come."



"Swirl" Patterns

1950s Un-Named swirl patterns in the
Hampton Shape
Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple,
Turquoise, and Yellow

 To see more of this pattern:

http://www.royalalbertpatterns.com/series%20pages/Swirl.htm

 

To see more of this pattern:

 

http://www.royalalbertpatterns.com/series%20pages/Swirl.htm

 

“Mix and Match”

Mixing and Matching patterns is a
very fashionable thing to do these days!
A very popular “Mix and Match” is
Old Country Roses,
Moonlight Rose,
and
Pacific Rose.
Which patterns do you Mix and Match?

Tips for Selling your China!

There is a wide range of prices for china.
On-line auction sites such as eBay have changed the market prices greatly.
China is not worth as much as it was before
as so many discontinued patterns have become so easy to get!

For example, if you are trying to sell “Old Country Roses”, “Memory Lane” , “Lavender Rose”, or “Val Dor”...it’s all about “price” as there is so much of it for sale!!!

There are a few sites you can look at to compare pricing
www.rubylane.com     
www.replacements.com
www.trademe.com    
www.esty.com
www.bonaza.com    
 www.bidorbuy.com
and www.eBay.com

I would look at what the completed auctions actually sold for,
not what the bidding started at.
Bidding always starts lower to attract more bidders.
If you see that no one is bidding, then the price is too high!
It’s always a gamble with on line Auctions, sometimes you can do very well with a piece and then the next time no one bids on it!

If you can’t find any thing to compare your pattern too, try looking at what similar pieces sell for.
For an example if you have an un-named teapot...the look at what other teapot’s in your size are selling for.
Un-named patterns usually sell for less then Named ones.
***As a rule of thumb any “Previously Owned” piece Royal Albert China is not worth more then the current retail prices of a comparable “New” piece.  China is not a good investment and you will typically not sell you china for what you paid for it, especially if you bought each piece individually.
A “butterfly handle” piece would be about the only exception

If you have a full set in one pattern you may want to look at breaking it up.
Selling 5 piece place setting, and Trio’s in one pattern is very popular and that is a good way to break up a big set for a faster sale.
Then I would sell soup or cereal bowls by themselves. I would sell a Creamer and Sugar with tray together as a set. 

As a rule, serving pieces will sell better by themselves and for more money. If you have a piece that’s hard to find, even in a popular pattern, it may be a fast seller!

Never split up a Teacup and Saucer “set”.
Don’t mix and match patterns...if you don’t have the correct match then sell them separately.

The only time I would think about selling a set together is if you had an entire series of something, like if you had all six of the “Garden Party Series”

But if you don’t have then entire Series I would sell them separately.

Some very important things to Keep in Mind:
1. Most people now days are looking for replacement pieces, not full sets.

2. Most people are also only looking for pieces in “Excellent” or “Good” condition, if it’s not then it’s got to have a good price on it!

3. If it’s a “Second” or not ”Made in England” then make sure you put that in your description. For some collectors this is very important! But that doesn't not mean your piece is worthless...I have seen “Seconds” or not ”Made in England” piece just the same price as a "First" or "Made in England" if it's in Excellent shape and is hard to find or maybe a one of a kind "Mistake"

4. Always include a photo of the back stamp then the buyers will know exactly what they are purchasing.

5. If a pattern does not have a name, then don’t give it one! You can say it looks similar to a named pattern.

6. If your pattern isn’t named, then write a very good description!!

I hope this information was helpful!  Good Luck Selling!!!!

Un-Named Patterns

The Un-Named patterns were released for a few reasons we know of:
One was as a lesser expensive option to get more people
interested in Royal Albert, these would have come out as a small tea set with maybe
with only a cream and sugar and cookie plate.
Secondly was because it was very popular to have some extra pieces that were similar to the named patterns and maybe were just released in a tea cup and saucer set, or in a limited release with just a few pieces and a short run.
"Seconds" were also stamped with an Un-Named stamp some times because they were of lesser quality, so they didn't put a pattern name on it.
They also sold Un-Named versions of popular patterns
in other then main stream markets.
And some Patterns they just didn't give a name to, they were just released with out a name. This was the case with a lot of older sets.
Now a days I haven't seen any more unnamed, Un-Named stopped in the 1980s

 Check out our Un-Named Section
on our web site:

 

A 1950s Un-Named Pattern in the Hampton Shape

 

September Set Your Table Sale

Buy 3 Get 1 Free "Set Your Table" Sale

This month only, Buy 3 (5-piece place settings) and
Get 1 FREE during
Royal Albert’s, September Set Your Table Sale,
including select in-stock fine bone china place settings.

Choose from Royal Albert New Country Roses,

Royal Albert Old Country Roses,

Royal Albert Moonlight Rose,

and Royal Albert's New Cheeky Pink

 

 

It's the perfect opportunity to expand, complete, or begin a whole new dinnerware set!

Old Country Roses Christmas Tree

New Pieces for 2013!!!

 

Cake Plate & Server

Serving Bowl




Tea Lite Holder

Shop Royal Albert Holiday
Now on Sale!!!!

 



 

Old Country Roses Christmas Tree

A new holiday classic. Royal Albert offers a festive twist on the iconic Old Country Roses pattern, adding Christmas trees, holly and bows to its beloved pink and gold floral motif.
Gold-banded porcelain mixes flawlessly with the original dinnerware collection.

 

 

Arthur Ferrier

Arthur Ferrier
(1891 - 1973, Scotland)

While working in Glasgow as an analytical chemist, Arthur Ferrier freelanced cartoons to the Daily Record. When Ferrier moved to London, he began to draw joke cartoons for Punch, London Opinion, The Humorist and other weekly magazines. In the 1930s he started his first weekly strip 'Film Fannie'. With this strip he was the pioneer of the glamour girl cartoon in Britain. When his newspaper contract ended in 1939, he created another girl in 'Our Dumb Blonde' for the Sunday Pictorial. This ran for seven years. In 1945, Ferrier started 'Spotlight on Sally', and his only attempt at a daily strip, 'Eve', ran from 1953. Arthur Ferrier died on 27 May, 1973.

Arther Ferrier Patterns: A Man's Cup, Alley Bowls, Bathing, Bowls, Curling, Domestic Bliss, Fishing, For a Good Sport, Golf, Ladies Alley Bowls, Ladies Curling, Ladies Lawn Bowls, Skating, Tennis, The Lobster , Yachting
Grass Widow? Series of Six: Golf, Fishing, Bathing, Skating, Yachting, and Domestic Bliss
Most sets came in both Black & White and Color Versions
Cup Shape: Fluted Countess and Hampton

Curling

Curling

Ladies Curling

The Lobster

 

To see more Arthur Ferrier Patterns:

http://www.royalalbertpatterns.com/Collections/Arthur%20Ferrier.htm

 

How to pack your China

Packing your Plates:

1. Prepare a box and put a layer of wadded newsprint paper or peanuts in the bottom of the box for cushion.
2. Wrap each plate and then bundle three or four together. Stand on end in the box. Never lay flat. Take another bundle, same size plates, and place near the other bundle. Fill sides with peanuts or newsprint. Use large items on bottom layer and place layer of bubble wrap in between layers. Place wadded newsprint or peanuts between each layer as cushioning between each layer.
3. Tape shut the box and mark "Fragile – China."

Packing your glasses and teacups:

1. Wrap each piece of  glassware or teacups in piece of Bubble Wrap or 2 sheets of packing paper and tape it. You may use blank newsprint paper instead of bubble wrap.
2. If you will pack the glasses and cups in one box then skip to step (3.) If you will pack them with other items you should place them on top.
3. Prepare a box and put a layer of wadded newsprint paper or peanuts on the bottom of the box for cushion.
4. Place wrapped cups or glasses on upright position as if you were placing them on the table.
5. Place a layer of cardboard and another layer of packing material on top and the sides. Fill sides with peanuts or newsprint. You may also use dividers between cups and glasses (ask your mover for availability of product).
6. Keep layering until you've reached the top. Taper shut the box and mark "Fragile – China/Crystal".

New From Royal Albert for 2013!!!

Royal Albert showcases its signature fun
and light hearted personality with the launch
of its newest collection, Cheeky Pink.
This exquisite pattern will add
Royal Albert charm and elegance
to a giddy afternoon tea with girlfriends.
In keeping with the trend for nostalgic
English floral design,
this new bone china collection is
the epitome of pretty pink.
Drawing inspiration from
Royal Albert's 100 year legacy,
Cheeky Pink combines romantic vintage and
playful modern twists, such as polka dots
and sumptuous scrolls.
The vintage range also features
a 22ct gold band around the
perimeter for a strikingly luxe finish.
Cheeky Pink will bring an exciting and
unforgettable style to any girlie gathering and
looks set to become an instant classic!

See - WWRD - USA

 

"New Country Roses Cheeky Pink"

New for 2013 from Royal Albert!!
"New Country Roses Cheeky Pink"
"Cheeky Pink features classically rendered roses with a fashion forward splash of beguiling pink"

 

I have posted all the new pieces
on the front of our web site
with direct links to WWRD USA’s web site!

http://www.royalalbertpatterns.com/

 

 

 

 

 

Selling your Royal Albert China

There is a wide range of prices for china.
On-line auction sites such as eBay have changed the market prices greatly.
China is not worth as much as it was before
as so many discontinued patterns have become so easy to get!

For example, if you are trying to sell “Old Country Roses”, “Memory Lane” , “Lavender Rose”, or “Val Dor”...it’s all about “price” as there is so much of it for sale!!!

There are a few sites you can look at to compare pricing
www.rubylane.com     
www.replacements.com
www.trademe.com    
www.esty.com
www.bonaza.com    
 www.bidorbuy.com
and www.eBay.com

I would look at what the completed auctions actually sold for,
not what the bidding started at.
Bidding always starts lower to attract more bidders.
If you see that no one is bidding, then the price is too high!
It’s always a gamble with on line Auctions, sometimes you can do very well with a piece and then the next time no one bids on it!

If you can’t find any thing to compare your pattern too, try looking at what similar pieces sell for.
For an example if you have an un-named teapot...the look at what other teapot’s in your size are selling for.
Un-named patterns usually sell for less then Named ones.
***As a rule of thumb any “Previously Owned” piece Royal Albert China is not worth more then the current retail prices of a comparable “New” piece.  China is not a good investment and you will typically not sell you china for what you paid for it, especially if you bought each piece individually.
A “butterfly handle” piece would be about the only exception

If you have a full set in one pattern you may want to look at breaking it up.
Selling 5 piece place setting, and Trio’s in one pattern is very popular and that is a good way to break up a big set for a faster sale.
Then I would sell soup or cereal bowls by themselves. I would sell a Creamer and Sugar with tray together as a set. 

As a rule, serving pieces will sell better by themselves and for more money. If you have a piece that’s hard to find, even in a popular pattern, it may be a fast seller!

Never split up a Teacup and Saucer “set”.
Don’t mix and match patterns...if you don’t have the correct match then sell them separately.

The only time I would think about selling a set together is if you had an entire series of something, like if you had all six of the “Garden Party Series”

But if you don’t have then entire Series I would sell them separately.

Some very important things to Keep in Mind:

1. Most people now days are looking for replacement pieces, not full sets.

2. Most people are also only looking for pieces in “Excellent” or “Good” condition, if it’s not then it’s got to have a good price on it!

3. If it’s a “Second” or not ”Made in England” then make sure you put that in your description. For some collectors this is very important! But that doesn't not mean your piece is worthless...I have seen “Seconds” or not ”Made in England” piece just the same price as a "First" or "Made in England" if it's in Excellant shape and is hard to find or maybe a one of a kind "Mistake"

4. Always include a photo of the backstamp then the buyers will know exactly what they are purchasing.

5. If a pattern does not have a name, then don’t give it one! You can say it looks similar to a named pattern.

6. If your pattern isn’t named, then write a very good description!!

I hope this information was helpful!  Good Luck Selling!!!!

"Lucerne"

Lucerne - 1950s - Tennis Set
To see more of this pattern
"L" Patterns Page



How much should a Butterfly handle cost???

How much should a Butterfly handle cost???
These sets are the highest “Valued”
and very popular to collect!!
  

Butterfly handles “duos” should be selling for $50.00 to $150.00
“Trios” $75.00 to $175.00
Creamer and Sugar sets with the Creamer having the butterfly handle should sell for $ 75.00 In good to excellent condition,
If the butterfly is damaged then I would not recommend purchasing it!Depending on the pattern, “Un-Named” ones with no pattern in a
solid color should sell for least amount,
Then the “Un-Named Patterns”
then the “Named” patterns, should sell for the highest price
as the Named Versions are the hardest to find.

Back in the 1930s theses set only retailed for $10 to $15,
with the “Un-Named Versions” being the least expensive.

Now I have seen a few “one of a kind” “After Market” Handed painted
ones sell for over $200.00, but that’s still kind of high!

 

 

1930s Gold Butterfly Handle

Un-Named 1930s Pattern with a Gold Butterfly Handle!!
This looks like "Old English Rose" or "The Old Country"

The Butterfly handle is the Most Expensive of any
Royal Albert Piece!!
To see more Photo's of Butterfly Handles:
http://www.royalalbertpatterns.com/Collections/butterfly%20handles.htm

Happy New Year!!!! 
I can't wait to see what patterns
come out in 2013!!!