Colclough Vintage Appraisal

Colclough China Bone China Saucer, Pattern 6613

The item is a white porcelain saucer, likely part of a teacup and saucer set, made by Colclough China. The saucer has a smooth, glazed finish, typical of fine porcelain or bone china, as indicated by the 'BONE CHINA' marking on the base. The overall shape appears to be circular, with a slightly raised rim and a recessed well in the center designed to hold a teacup. The base of the saucer features a prominent backstamp in an orange-brown color with 'Colclough China' in an elegant script font, encircled by text that reads 'GENUINE' and 'MADE IN LONGTON ENGLAND'. Below the script, 'MADE IN LONGTON ENGLAND' is clearly visible in a sans-serif font. Above the Colclough China mark, the number '6613' is printed, which likely serves as a pattern number or internal production code. There are also smaller, irregular blue and red markings near the central mark, which could be factory quality control marks or painter's marks, indicating a specific decorator or inspection stage. The glaze appears consistent, with a reflective surface. There are no immediately obvious chips, cracks, or significant crazing visible in the provided image. The surface gleams under what appears to be ambient lighting, suggesting good condition for its assumed age. The visible portions of the saucer show no signs of heavy wear, such as scratched glaze or extensive pattern loss, indicating it has been well-preserved or lightly used. The craftsmanship appears to be of a good standard, typical of English bone china manufacturers of the mid-20th century.