Cup & Saucer Trios Antique George Jones c1891 Gold Gilt #A1663

Antique pair of cups and saucers with side plate by George Jones c1891~1921.  They are made with fine porcelain , gilt with real gold and decorated with rose blossom illustrations and a cobalt blue border. 

Measures

Side plate 7 & 3/8" or 18.6cm diameter, Saucer 5 & 1/2" or 14cm diameter, Cup 3 & 7/8" or 9.8cm diameter or 2 & 1/4" or 5.8cm height. 

In excellent condition with no chips cracks crazing or restoration. There are some small areas on rims which have gilt loss. 

Bio

George Jones & Sons was a renowned English pottery company based in Stoke-on-Trent, established in 1861 by George Jones. Initially producing white granite wares, the company expanded into fine china and majolica, gaining acclaim for its intricate designs and high-quality craftsmanship. By 1865, the company moved to the Trent Potteries, where it began producing its famous majolica pieces in 1866.

The firm was known for its innovative designs, including the popular "Apple Blossom" pattern, and won medals at international exhibitions, such as the Paris Exposition in 1867. After George Jones' death in 1893, the company continued under family leadership until it was sold in 1929. The Crescent Potteries, as it was later known, ceased operations in 1957.

Their pieces remain highly collectible today, celebrated for their artistic and historical value.