Royal Vale Tea Set - Cups, Saucers and Side Plates - Antique Bone China Query

by Mrs Sumner
(UK)

Royal Vale Tea Set - Cups, Saucers and Side Plates - Antique Bone China Query: My husband was given some Royal Vale Tea Set - cups, saucers and side plates. The PATT No. is 7201, there are pinkish roses, gold rims and the crown, bone china, A 56 7, Royal Vale made in England a product of Ridgeway Potteries Ltd.

Can anyone tell us about this set? I believe it was his Grandmothers.

Thanks

Mrs Sumner

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Reply to: Royal Vale Tea Set - Cups, Saucers and Side Plates - Antique Bone China Query

By Peter (admin)

Dear Mrs Sumner

Thanks for your query. I particularly have a penchant for Colclough bone china (the factory which made Royal Vale) As I am sure you are aware, my A to Z China Manufacturers Guide on this website has a potted history of the famous potter and Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, H.J. Colclough, as well as a rundown on the pottery mark specifically of Royal Vale, and when the "Ridgway" era dates from (1950's +) etc etc.

Here's how you identify your pattern:-

Go to Replacements.com. Follow the links to get to the Royal Vale patterns section. Click on the blue "IMAGE" sidebars down the left hand side until you recognize your pattern (these 'blue bar' image links will save you lots of time as their database is large). You will then identify the pattern name or number. If your pattern is not there (which I doubt), register it with them and send them images. All this is free.

In terms of value, I give visitors the low-down on how to get a 'feeling' for the value of their items on my China Replacement page. There you will get instructions on how to price compare your tea set on auction outlets such as ebay.

I sometimes advise visitors to go and get an expert appraiser evaluation at

www.figurines-sculpture.com/whats-it-worth

The basic "Classic Appraisal" costs only $9.95 USD (about £4 to £ 6 GBR). However, I don't think that's necessary in your case unless you have a rare pattern that is not listed with Replacements.com. Anything rare is worth more to a collector and therefore is helpful to be appraised by an expert, especially if you may have plans to sell. To get a 'certified valuation' costs a little more.

If visitors feel like expanding their own knowledge (or want to buy a nice gift for a friend or loved one) they can also purchase a short online course at WhatsItWorth?. Once you get the bug for china antiquing - watch out! it's addictive!

Some people then want to carry on the fun and learn how to do it properly. I recommend an ebook which gives away all the tricks of the trade called 'How To Buy & Sell Antiques For Fun & Profit'.

Check it out here:



www.figurines-sculpture.com/buy-and-sell-antiques-for-fun

Please send photos of your tea set for reference.

Hope all this helps

Peter (admin)