Lot 132: A Group of Standard China Forget-me-not Pattern Tea Ware
An assortment of fine bone china tea ware manufactured by Chapmans (Longton) Ltd under the Standard China trade name. The group features the Forget-me-not pattern, comprising transfer-printed blue flowers with yellow centres and green foliage. Each piece is finished with a hand-applied blue line to the rims and handles. The lot includes a teapot with a matching domed lid topped with a blue and white striped circular finial, two teacups, a cream jug, and two saucers of differing sizes. The base of the pieces features a printed black mark with the words STANDARD CHINA in an arc above a central crown symbol and MADE IN ENGLAND below. There are also hand-painted blue marks consisting of a dash and two dots.
Condition report:
The items are in good overall vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. There is minor surface dirt and wear to the unglazed foot rings consistent with age and use. Adhesive stickers are present on the teapot and one saucer. The set is incomplete as evidenced by the mismatched quantities of cups and saucers.
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