A. B. J. Grafton China Made In England 20-Piece Dessert Set 1930's

Description: Bright and sunny dessert set by Alfred Bailey Jones (ABJ) Grafton Worksof Longton, England. A.B. Jones began work at Aynsley's Pottery, Longton,at the age of ten. By the time he was 25 years old he established his own business as a potter and when 49 years old he built the Grafton Works ofLongton, which eventually became Royal Grafton after 1949. This gorgeous tea/dessert set was manufactured during the later years of the 1930's and early 1940's, which attest to it's Art Deco design (see handles).The pretty little yellow, green and shades of mauve flowers against a cream(buttermilk) background give off a sunny springtime appeal. This, with the gold trim and verge lines adds a touch of country elegance.The 20-piece set included 6 - footed cups6 - bowl-like saucers (to hug the cup so it doesn't slide)6 - square 6 1/4" plates1 - square 9 1/2" dessert/sandwich plate1 - open sugar, and1 - milk/cream pitcher (this piece is included for free because there is a hairline crack on the spout, see last photo)All pieces, except pitcher, are in very good vintage condition. There are some manufacturing flaws I need to point out. There are a few "nicks" on the edges ofsome of the plates but they are under the gold and glaze. There are no chips, cracks(except pitcher) or crazing. Condition is pretty exceptional considering their age.

Price: 125 USD

Location: Berkley, Massachusetts

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