{"product_id":"royal-albert-100-years-1990-bouquet-tea-for-one-fine-bone-china-new-old-stock-original-box","title":"Royal Albert '100 Years 1990 — Bouquet' Tea for One, Fine Bone China, New Old Stock, Original Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tea for One is one of the most quietly ingenious objects in the history of domestic ceramics. The teapot sits flush inside the teacup, steeping directly above it — the heat radiating down from the pot pre-warms the bone china cup beneath, so that by the time you pour, everything is at exactly the right temperature. It is a piece of engineering so elegant that it disappears entirely into the ritual of making tea for yourself, which is precisely the point. Royal Albert understood this, and the Tea for One became one of their most enduring and collected forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is from the 100 Years Collection — an anniversary series produced to celebrate a century of Royal Albert's most iconic pattern decades, from 1900 through to 1990. The 1990 Bouquet pattern looks back at the late twentieth century's shift toward a softer, more pastoral aesthetic: a warm buttery yellow ground, clustered pastel rose bouquets, and scalloped edges finished with real 9-karat gold trim. The gold is applied with the precision of the modern production era — uniform, crisp, and entirely unrubbed on this example, which has never been used. It came in its original vibrant pink centenary gift box and has stayed there. The original retail price at David Jones was AU$299. A considered gift for someone who takes their afternoon tea seriously, or the centrepiece of a Royal Albert decade collection. Perfect for The Tea Table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Albert Fine Bone China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 Years of Royal Albert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990 — Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine bone china with 9-karat gold trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pieces — miniature teapot with lid, oversized teacup, matching saucer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal boxed weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,131g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Old Stock — unused, in original box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePristine \/ mint condition — New Old Stock. Completely unused, with zero gold leaf rubbing, surface scratches, or internal tea tannin marks. The glossy finish is fully intact. The original pink centenary presentation gift box is in excellent condition with vibrant graphics and sound structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Do not place in the microwave — the real metallic gold trim is not microwave safe. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scourers, which will damage the gold. Dry immediately with a soft lint-free cloth to preserve the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked postage Australia-wide, fully insured. This set is individually wrapped piece by piece and double-boxed with generous cushioning on all sides. We take the safe arrival of fine bone china seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42644198326318,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/RoyalAlbertBouquet1.jpg?v=1788153013","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/royal-albert-100-years-1990-bouquet-tea-for-one-fine-bone-china-new-old-stock-original-box","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}