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Lot 344: A Collection of Hostess Tableware Black Velvet Pattern Ceramics Designed by John Russell

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Start price: £10

Buyer's Premium:

A collection of fine bone china tableware in the Black Velvet pattern, designed by John Russell for Hostess Tableware, Staffordshire, England includes dinner plates, multiple saucers, several coffee cups and cans in various sizes, and a cream jug. The pieces feature a printed backstamp to the underside in black and gold which reads: BLACK VELVET, followed by a stylised HT logo and Hostess Tableware, FINE BONE CHINA STAFFS ENGLAND, and Shape and Design by JOHN RUSSELL.


Condition report:

The items appear to be in good overall vintage condition with no major chips, cracks, or visible repairs evident. Prospective bidders should anticipate light surface wear and minor stacking marks consistent with age and domestic use.