Royal Doulton ‘The Romance Collection’ Bone China Tea Set

This is a gathering of vintage fine bone china tablewares from the ‘The Romance Collection’ by Royal Doulton, specifically featuring the 'Lisette' (H 5082) or 'Augusta' pattern, characterized by its elegant peach/apricot rim and heavy gold gilding. The set includes tea cups, saucers, and side plates. Each piece is crafted from high-quality translucent white English bone china. The visual design consists of a wide, matte-finish peach band along the shoulder, framed by polished 22kt gold encrusted trims on the outer and inner borders. The tea cup handles are fully gilded in gold, a sign of premium craftsmanship. Based on the backstamps visible, which include the Royal Doulton lion-and-crown crest, these pieces likely date from the late 20th century, specifically the 1980s or 1990s. The condition appears to be excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or heavy crazing; however, there is minor shelf-wear on the foot rings and very light rubbing to the gold gilding on some edges consistent with gentle use. The color saturation of the peach band is uniform, and the glazing is bright and reflective, indicating well-maintained quality.