It is not often a brand reaches a landmark as significant as 100 years, which is why Royal Albert - known for its quintessentially English floral style - has chosen to mark ten decades of the company with a very special collection of fine bone china tea ware.
The Royal Albert 100 years collection features ten charming designs, all of which have either been taken directly from, or been inspired by designs produced by the iconic British brand over the past ten decades (1900's through to 1990's). Many of these delightful designs feature the delicate florals for which Royal Albert has become synonymous with over time.
Encapsulating each decade through distinctive pattern and design, the ten sets echo significant English and world events. The decadent post-First World War era can be seen in the lively florals of Spring Meadow (1920's), the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne is wonderfully celebrated in Festival (1950's) and the flower power 1970's are never far away in Poppy, each individually powerful and evocative.
Royal Albert bone china is as fashionable today as it has ever been, fuelled with a return to romance, femininity and the popularity of High Tea and ladies entertaining. Choose your favourite and start collecting now or present a dear friend with a gift from the decade of their birth or any significant occasion.
Beautifully packaged in Royal Albert pink hat boxes, the collection consists of
Range Extensions available in five of the patterns:
The Royal Albert 100 Years collection is available at selected David Jones and Myer stores nationally and specialty home wares boutiques.
For further information please contact WWRD Australia:
Kelly Marosszeky (02) 8853.4408
Kelly.marosszeky@wwrd.com
or
Sarah Hanna (02) 8853.4412
sarah.hanna@wwrd.com.
Please visit : www.royalalbertchina.com.au for more product information
WWRD Holdings Limited, the leading provider of luxury home and lifestyle products worldwide, manufactures, distributes and sells well-recognized brands including Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Royal Albert, Minton, Johnson Brothers and Franciscan. WWRD maintains unique licensing arrangements with some of the most high-profile innovators in the home and lifestyle market, including Vera Wang, Jasper Conran, Monique Lhuillier, John Rocha, Barbara Barry, Gordon Ramsay, Martha Stewart and Michael Aram. WWRD products are distributed through premium department stores and independent retailers and wholesalers around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Australia and Ireland. The company employs more than 3,000 people worldwide.
1900’s Regency Blue
In 1901 the reign of Queen Victoria ended and Edward VII became King. Regency Blue is a typical design of the day, with rich cobalt blue panels and maroon stylized florals, highlighted with gold accents.
1910’s Duchess
George V came to the throne in 1910 and later in the decade World War 1 was endured. The Duchess pattern echoes the regency style with a solid black colour, but now with Royal Albert’s signature florals.
1920’s Spring Meadow
Spring Meadow reflects the emergence of a more positive era, post World War 1, with beautiful spring flowers placed on a cream background.
1930’s Polka Rose
In 1936 George VI came to the throne. Polka dots were extremely popular. Polka Rose has a soft green background and a single rose on the inside of the cup and centre of the saucer.
1940’s English Chintz
In the 1940’s World War II was fought and brought to an end by Winston Churchill. English Chintz is a pretty floral pattern with roses and forget-me-nots, typical of the chintz styles of the 1940s.
1950’s Festival
In 1952 the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 25, was seen the world over thanks to the wonder of television. The post-war era saw bolder florals, signifying a re-birth.
1960’s Golden Rose
The 1960’s saw many changes in fashion, Beatlemania and the moon landing. In 1962 Old Country Roses was launched. The pattern was used in many guises, including this version with the rose design in gold on a pink background.
1970’s Poppy
The 1970’s were an era of flower power and high speed travel. Poppy is decorated in coral orange and yellow colours, bright colours reflecting the period.
1980’s Holyrood
The 1980’s were an era of wealth and power dressing. Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer. Holyrood is typical of popular patterns of the time with its formal border in rich burgundy and gold.
1990’s Hartington Lane
In the 1990’s there were hugs technological developments, including the internet. Hartington Lane combines two popular patterns of the decade – Hartington and Lilac Lane.