{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-regent-china-white-gold-duos-cups-saucers","title":"Pair of Vintage Regent China White \u0026 Gold Duos – Cups \u0026 Saucers","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThese vintage \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRegent China\u003c\/span\u003e teacups and saucers showcase a minimalist yet elegant mid-century aesthetic. The set is made of fine porcelain bone china.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe set features a bright, clean, plain white porcelain glaze. The exterior of the teacups and the top surface of the saucers are decorated with a subtle fluted, spiral swirl pattern that catches the light. A delicate, thin line of luxurious gold trim accents the top rims of the cups and the outer edges of the saucers. The cups feature smooth, flared curves tapering down to a narrow footed base, accompanied by classic, curved loop handles. \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe back stamp shown on the bottom of the cup identifies the manufacturer as \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRegent China\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe trade name \"Regent China\" was historically utilized by British pottery operations located at the \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRegent Works\u003c\/span\u003e in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England—the historic heart of the British ceramics industry. \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe specific name and variant marks were used across different eras. Early versions of Regent China tablewares were produced by manufacturers like T. Morris between \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1892 and 1912\u003c\/span\u003e. Later mid-century iterations evolved into Regency China Ltd., which operated in the same Longton area from \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1953 until 2004\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe elegant script logo accompanied by small pink floral accents on these cups is characteristic of their mid-to-late 20th-century production lines (often circa the \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1980s\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe company specialized in fine bone china and high-grade white porcelain, valued for its translucency, delicate chime when tapped, and lightweight feel. \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003ePieces produced under this trademark were widely distributed across Commonwealth nations, making them a common yet highly cherished heirloom find across regions like South Africa, Australia, and the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe second-hand or vintage set is in pristine condition with no visible chips, cracking, or notable wear to the gold gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eCup height: 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eSaucer diameter: 14.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regent China","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52678080790709,"sku":"D102","price":100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/9882\/9493\/files\/20260609_141744.jpg?v=1781008408","url":"https:\/\/www.prelovedgoodies.co.za\/products\/pair-of-vintage-regent-china-white-gold-duos-cups-saucers","provider":"Affordable Preloved Goodies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}