The best-selling dinnerware pattern in the world, the Old Country Roses pattern is practically synonymous with the name Royal Albert and a long-standing testament to timeless style and elegant craftsmanship. This Old Country Roses Regal Trays -- decorated with Old Country Roses signature motif of burgundy, pink and yellow roses, accented with lustrous gold banding -- makes a perfect gift.
Designed in the early 1960s, Old Country Roses is one of the most popular tableware patterns in the world, appealing to home entertainers throughout the generations. This tablewares vintage style comes from much earlier than the 60s and is more reminiscent of heirloom china patterns that grandmother--or great-grandmother-may have owned at the turn of the century. This tiny 10-by-5-1/2-inch tray carries the coordinating sugar bowl and creamer to the table to serve with tea or coffee after formal dinners. A 1/2-inch rim keeps serving pieces from sliding and shaped handles at either end assist hostesses with carrying. The trays interior bears the signature English roses that the pattern is named for in shades of gold and magenta on a milky white background. For additional charm, the trays scalloped edges are trimmed in 22-karat gold.
Old Country Roses tableware is made of bone china--fine china that has had bone ash added to the clay to produce a true white color--which is considered the strongest and most prestigious type due to its eighteenth century English origins. This tray is safe for the dishwasher at low temperatures and coordinates with a whole series of Old Country Roses collection pieces. --Cristina Vaamonde