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Vintage tea trio made by Hammersley. It is covered in very refined and delicate gilding. Made in England. The edges have a slightly scalloped curve accented in gold.
Tea trio: Traditionally the teacup is for tea, the saucer complements the teacup, and the large plate is for finger sandwiches or snacks.
Discontinued piece. 1930s pattern.
Condition: Excellent condition, no damage.
Please note that most of our items are pre-loved and may have minor imperfections commensurate with the date of manufacture. Vintage items are about 40 to 100 years old, antique pieces are over 100 years old. Minor wear should be considered acceptable, they are simply part of the character of owning an older piece. I give full condition reports for each item, please feel free to contact me for further information.
Gift wrapping available
Dimensions: 1 Teacup – Diameter: 9cms (3 1/2″) Cup Height: 6cms (2 1/2″)
1 Saucer – Diameter: 14.5cms (5 3/4″)
1 Tea plate – Diameter: 15cms ( 6″)
History of Hammersley England:
China manufacturer at Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Originally at the Sutherland Road Works and then as Hammersley and Co (Longton) Ltd
at the Alsager Pottery.
The Sutherland Road works were started in 1862 by Messers. Adams, Scrivener & Co.
After a few years Mr. Scrivener retired and Mr. Adams was joined by Titus Hammersley.
The business continued as "Harvey Adams & Co". In 1875 Titus Hammersley died and was succeeded by his son George Harris Hammersley. (Titus Hammersley also had an interest in "Hammersley, Freeman & Co" and then "Hammersley & Asbury")
In 1885, Mr. Harvey Adams retired and G. Hammersley continued as Hammersley & Co into the twentieth century.
[source: Jewitt's Ceramic Art of Great Britain 1800-1900]
In 1932 the company was renamed Hammersley and Co (Longton) Ltd. In 1970 Hammersley was bought by Carborundum Ltd who had already purchased the pottery company W. T. Copeland in 1966 (this is the company that followed on from Spode in the 19th century).
In 1976 the companies merged with Royal Worcester to become Royal Worcester Spode Ltd. The Hammersley trade name was taken over by Palissy Pottery Ltd, part of the group, in 1982 and the Hammersley's Works closed in that year.
In December 1988 the use of the Hammersley and Palissy trade names ceased and in 1989 Palissy closed and the factory was demolished.
The Palissy Company and the Hammersley trade name were sold to Aynsley China in 1989.
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