{"product_id":"vintage-huguenot-fine-china-coffee-set-africana-south-african-parliament","title":"Vintage Huguenot Fine China Coffee Set (Africana – South African Parliament)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThe item is a comprehensive \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003evintage porcelain coffee set\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHuguenot Royale\u003c\/span\u003e, featuring the distinctive \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSouth African Parliamentary Crest\u003c\/span\u003e. This particular pattern is characterized by a crisp white base accented with bold hunter green and gold banding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe set consists of 2\u003c\/span\u003e lidded \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ecoffee pots, one medium and one large, one \u003c\/span\u003esmall \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ecreamer\u003c\/span\u003e (milk jar), 6 c\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eoffee cups\u003c\/span\u003e paired with 6 matching \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003esaucers\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 side plates and\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e o\u003c\/span\u003ene large cake or pastry plate.\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eEvery piece prominently displays the \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParliamentary Crest\u003c\/span\u003e, which consists of two crossed maces and a shield.\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe set is crafted from fine \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSouth African porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e, specifically the Huguenot Royale line.\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eThese sets are often sought after as pieces of \"Africana\" or historical memorabilia related to South African government institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003e\"Parliamentary Africana\" refers to the historical artifacts and memorabilia associated with South Africa's legislative history. Within this niche, vintage porcelain sets like this one are highly sought-after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eMost of these sets were produced by \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHuguenot Royale\u003c\/span\u003e (a prominent commercial brand of the mid-20th century) for official use in government dining rooms, including Parliament and institutional services like the Blue Train. While Huguenot Royale was a commercial factory, its \"Parliamentary\" line was functional, high-quality porcelain designed for institutional use, which adds to its durability and collector appeal. \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe green-and-gold banding seen here is a classic theme of that era, often used to denote status and formality in South African government hospitality. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt;\"\u003eApart from the milk jug that has a tiny chip on the rim \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e(please see picture)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, the set is in excellent condition with no other damages noted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Huguenot Royale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52491097735349,"sku":"D093","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/9882\/9493\/files\/20260505_125817.jpg?v=1777981431","url":"https:\/\/www.prelovedgoodies.co.za\/products\/vintage-huguenot-fine-china-coffee-set-africana-south-african-parliament","provider":"Affordable Preloved Goodies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}