Add a serene timeless vibe to your kitchen with this Royal Albert Blossom Time Serving Set, featuring a delicate apple blossom landscape on fine bone china. A masterful example of the "Blossom Time" pattern, these pieces are defined by a depiction of pink apple blossoms in full spring bloom. The square cake plate, with its eared handled architecture, serves as a grounded anchor for the table, while the delicate oval sweet meat dish provides a sense of whimsy for small delights.
Origin: England
Era: Post-1948
Material: Bone China
Dimensions: Plate: 9.75" x 9.00"; Dish: 5.50" x 3.50"
Condition: Excellent
Special Feature: Handled "ear" silhouettes; classic orchard scenery.
Note: Fine bone china of this era should be hand-washed to preserve the delicate gold-gilt edges.
Measuring nearly ten inches across, the cake plate possesses a grounded sense of classic luxury, serving as a soulful tribute to English afternoon tea traditions. The luminous white china and brilliant gold-trimmed rims lend a reverent atmosphere to any gathering, reflecting light with the specific clarity found only in high-quality bone china. There is a quiet wit in the "Blossom Time" design, which manages to feel like a window into a sun-drenched orchard even on the most overcast afternoons.
Whether used for a spring wedding or displayed as a textural highlight in a collection of fine ceramics, this set brings a touch of nostalgic grace to the modern home. Its survival in such pristine condition ensures it remains a functional relic of mid-century hospitality. It is a quintessential choice for a space that values the intersection of traditional English artistry and the refreshing energy of the vernal season.
This set is vintage, over 25 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.