{"product_id":"royal-albert-sweet-pea-creamer","title":"Royal Albert 'Sweet Pea' Creamer, Friendship Series, Montrose Shape, Fine English Bone China, c.1950s–1970s, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a reason the Royal Albert Friendship Series keeps turning up on Australian sideboards and in inherited family tea sets — it was designed to be loved, used, and passed down. The 'Sweet Pea' pattern, produced by Thomas C. Wild \u0026amp; Sons Ltd. in Stoke-on-Trent from the 1950s through to the 1970s, is one of the series' most enduring designs: vibrant clusters of pink, lavender, and rich blue sweet pea blossoms with delicate green tendrils, printed on both sides of the jug with the kind of botanical clarity that still looks fresh decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is Royal Albert's signature Montrose shape — a beautifully bulbous lower body, waisted neck, gently scalloped fluted rim, and a high-swept scrolling split handle that nods to 18th-century European porcelain. It's a shape that photographs beautifully and sits just as well on a modern table as it did in a 1960s dining room. A considered addition to a vintage tea table, and a practical find for anyone building a Harlequin set or replacing a broken element from an inherited Sweet Pea service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas C. Wild \u0026amp; Sons Ltd. (Royal Albert)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Sweet Pea', Friendship Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montrose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1950s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 cm (handle to spout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine English Bone China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink\/magenta Royal Albert crown mark, Bone China, England, Friendship Series, Sweet Pea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Pristine structure with no cracks, chips, flea bites, or repairs. The white porcelain body shows zero micro-crazing or tea staining. Minor age-appropriate thinning to the gold gilt line along the upper scalloped rim — the gold accents on the foot and handle remain intact. Honest patina on a well-kept piece.\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\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only in warm water with mild detergent. Do not soak. Not suitable for dishwasher, microwave, or oven use. Avoid sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42627879403566,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/RoyalAlbertSweetPeaCreamer3.jpg?v=1786351208","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/royal-albert-sweet-pea-creamer","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}