A Branksome China Two Tone Mist Green and Pink Part Dinner a...
A Branksome China Two Tone Mist Green and Pink Part Dinner and Tea Service.
A comprehensive ceramic part dinner and tea service manufactured by Branksome China in England. The service is crafted from earthenware featuring a two-tone matte glaze aesthetic characteristic of mid-century British design, utilizing a Mist Green for the exterior surfaces and plate tops, contrasted with a dusty pink or mauve for the cups, jugs, and lids. The forms are characterized by organic, flared rims and integrated handles. The set comprises:
A pair of large oval covered tureens with pink lids and integrated finials.
A large oval platter and two medium oval platters in Mist Green.
An open serving bowl in Mist Green.
A sauce boat with a pink exterior and Mist Green interior, complete with a matching oval stand.
A milk jug and creamer with pink exteriors and Mist Green interiors.
A collection of eight teacups with pink exteriors and Mist Green interiors, accompanied by corresponding Mist Green saucers.
A group of dinner plates, side plates, and shallow rimmed soup or pasta bowls in solid Mist Green.
The underside of the pieces bears a printed backstamp in grey featuring a stylized crown symbol above the cursive words Branksome, followed by China underlined, and England below.
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The service shows signs of light use consistent with age, including minor surface stacking wear and small firing dots typical of this manufacture. A visible vertical fracture is present on the body of the sauce boat, running from the rim towards the handle (photo 6). There is a small production flaw or chip located on the inner rim of one tureen lid (photo 8). One cup exhibits a small nick to the rim. Minor brownish staining or discoloration is visible on the unglazed underside rim of the tureen lid (photo 8).
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A Branksome China Two Tone Mist Green and Pink Part Dinner and Tea Service.
A comprehensive ceramic part dinner and tea service manufactured by Branksome China in England. The service is crafted from earthenware featuring a two-tone matte glaze aesthetic characteristic of mid-century British design, utilizing a Mist Green for the exterior surfaces and plate tops, contrasted with a dusty pink or mauve for the cups, jugs, and lids. The forms are characterized by organic, flared rims and integrated handles. The set comprises:
A pair of large oval covered tureens with pink lids and integrated finials.
A large oval platter and two medium oval platters in Mist Green.
An open serving bowl in Mist Green.
A sauce boat with a pink exterior and Mist Green interior, complete with a matching oval stand.
A milk jug and creamer with pink exteriors and Mist Green interiors.
A collection of eight teacups with pink exteriors and Mist Green interiors, accompanied by corresponding Mist Green saucers.
A group of dinner plates, side plates, and shallow rimmed soup or pasta bowls in solid Mist Green.
The underside of the pieces bears a printed backstamp in grey featuring a stylized crown symbol above the cursive words Branksome, followed by China underlined, and England below.
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The service shows signs of light use consistent with age, including minor surface stacking wear and small firing dots typical of this manufacture. A visible vertical fracture is present on the body of the sauce boat, running from the rim towards the handle (photo 6). There is a small production flaw or chip located on the inner rim of one tureen lid (photo 8). One cup exhibits a small nick to the rim. Minor brownish staining or discoloration is visible on the unglazed underside rim of the tureen lid (photo 8).
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