Lot 326: Royal Stafford Bone China Partial Tea Service

A partial bone china tea service by Royal Stafford. The pieces are decorated with a wide maroon border overlaid with gilded foliate and floral scrolling bands. The rims, handles, and footrings are finished with gilt accents. The set comprises multiple teacups, several saucers, side plates, an open sugar bowl, a cream jug, and a large serving plate with a scalloped edge.

The base of the items features a brown printed mark consisting of the name ROYAL STAFFORD above a crown device, with BONE CHINA and MADE IN ENGLAND printed below. The mark also includes a small symbol resembling a bird in flight. The underside of the plates shows evidence of shelf wear to the unglazed footrings.