Aynsley Cup and saucers from BlueHawthorne

I found a few Aynsley cups and saucers at a weekly auction in Vancouver. Every Tuesday, Tyldesley's has an afternoon auction with general household items. In the evening they have more antiques and better quality household items.

Usually I don't find much to bid on, but every once in awhile a few interesting items come up for bid.

This is a lovely delicate vintage Aynsley cup and Saucer with a white and pastel green background. With garlands of pink roses and rose buds surrounding the cup, gold gilt décor outlines the cup and handle. The saucer is 5½" / 14cm across, and the cup is 2½" / 6.5cm tall x 3¼" / 8cm across the top.The condition is excellent with no chips or cracks and no wear to the gilding.It has a green backstamp c. 1934-1960 with a crown, EST. 1775, England Fine English Bone China. To see more of this lovely cup see: Bluehawthorne.com

If anyone can tell me the name of this pattern, it sure would be appreciated. I looked in a number of sites with well over 300 patterns, with no luck. If you can name the pattern, please email me at: bluehawthorne@shaw.ca

Another cup and saucer that looks a bit older is in the pattern 4850. It has a pale yellow butter background. With a spray of blue, white, yellow and red pansies or primroses surrounding the cup and saucer, a gold gilt décor enhances the rim and handle. The backstamp puts this pair at around 1934.

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John Aynsley Information

Aynsley china, one of the oldest names in the pottery industry, was founded in 1775 by Master Potter John Aynsley. Many of the designs dating back to the last century are deeply acid-etched on the rims, with medallions highlighted in raised gold. Aynsley has been honoured to supply specially commissioned bone china to Royalty, governments and companies all over the world. Queen Victoria, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll and his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, have all chosen Aynsley fine bone china for their homes.

For a biography of John Aynsley, please see:

http://www.thepotteries.org/biographies/aynsley_john.htm

Backstamps for Aynsley

After 1891 the name'ENGLAND' was added. Some marks carry the wording 'est. 1775'

1875	1885-90	1891-1904

1905/1910	1925	1934

Aynsley's Portland Works in Sutherland Road, Longton. Photograph taken by Mr.Elliott, February 1975

Link to the Pottery Museum Art Gallery for Stoke on Kent

There are hundreds of exquisite patterns to choose from. I'm sure you'll enjoy any addition to your collection of Aynsley bone china.

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John Aynsley "Indian Tree" Open Sugar

In Vancouver we have a flea market that is open every Saturday and Sunday. It has been in operation since 1983. Some refer to us as the "Big Red Barn".

The Vancouver Flea Market is a thriving environment where all kinds of dealers and sellers show their treasures.
Here you will find all kinds of things from collectibles and memorabilia to everyday household items as well all the things you thought you didn't need!

Who doesn't enjoy treasure hunting through second-hand goods, bragging about an AMAZING deal for clothes, home furnishings or decor; discovering a unique collectible or a gorgeous piece of gold jewellery?

I like to explore the market frequently to see what interesting finds I can come up with. Many of the items are for every day use, but sometimes an older piece of china or porcelain appears in one of the stalls.

Here is an older piece of Aynsley with the famous "Indian Tree" pattern. It has Green Trim, the Gold Key and has scalloped edges. The open faced sugar bowl is quite pretty with very vivid colors.
I think the backstamp places it around 1905 to 1910. Even though it is over 100 years old I found it in excellent condition. It sure is interesting to find such pieces in a general flea market.

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