Circa 1960 Aynsley Bone China Pembroke Cottage Garden Basket With Creamer & Sugar Set- 3 Pieces

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Recently acquired from a prestigious Hamptons estate auction
This enchanting three-piece Aynsley bone china set captures the quintessential English cottage … Read more Recently acquired from a prestigious Hamptons estate auction
This enchanting three-piece Aynsley bone china set captures the quintessential English cottage garden in full bloom. The delicate cottage garden motif - featuring charming florals and garden birds - reflects a design tradition dating back to Aynsley's earlier Victorian-era pieces, when the company first began celebrating England's beloved garden scenes in porcelain.
The Set Includes:

Pembroke Cottage Garden Basket - Elegant pierced design with twisted handle (approximately 12" x 10" x 6")
Matching Creamer - Graceful pouring vessel with complementary decoration (approximately 4" x 3" x 3")
Sugar Bowl - Perfect proportions for afternoon tea service (approximately 4" x 2.5" x 2.5")

English Garden Poetry & Summer Tea Traditions
The cottage garden aesthetic became deeply embedded in English decorative arts, celebrating nature's charming disorder - vegetables, herbs, and flowers in delightful abundance, visited by songbirds and garden creatures. This Aynsley pattern captures that spirit perfectly, with garden flowers and birds in natural harmony, creating intimate elegance ideal for informal entertaining.
The Art of English Bone China
Bone china represents the pinnacle of English ceramic achievement, developed in the late 18th century by adding bone ash to traditional porcelain. This created exceptional strength and translucency, with a warm, creamy white body that became the canvas for England's finest decorative work.
Each piece showcases traditional skills that made English bone china world-renowned: hand-painted details by skilled artisans, 22-karat gold gilding applied in layers and fired at precise temperatures for that distinctive warm luster, and multiple firings to build rich colors and ensure durability. The gilding process required extraordinary skill - master gilders developed intuitive understanding of their kilns to create lustrous gold accents.
Aynsley Heritage & Condition
Founded in 1775, Aynsley China became synonymous with quality English bone china. By 1960, the company had perfected techniques passed down through generations. This Pembroke pattern represents Aynsley at its artistic peak, when traditional hand-craftsmanship dominated production.
Recently acquired from a distinguished Stowe estate, this set shows minimal age with bright, unfaded gilt work and vibrant hand-painted details - testament to both superior materials and careful preservation.
Perfect for collectors of English bone china, cottage garden enthusiasts, traditional tea service lovers, and those seeking refined charm for entertaining.
A beautiful reminder that some of life's greatest pleasures - a perfect garden flower, a well-brewed cup of tea, and the company of friends - are also the simplest. See less