Royal Albert Bone China 'Harvest Bouquet' Ceramic Plate

This item is the base of a fine bone china plate manufactured by the renowned English firm Royal Albert. The piece is crafted from high-quality, translucent white bone china and features a classic circular foot ring. The central backstamp is prominently displayed in the middle of the well, featuring the Royal Albert crown logo in black, followed by the text 'ROYAL ALBERT Bone China ENGLAND'. Below this, the specific pattern name 'HARVEST-BOUQUET' is printed in a contrasting red serif typeface. There is a small, dark blue hand-painted potter's mark or decorator's mark below the primary stamp, which is a common indicator of individual quality control during the manufacturing process. The 'Harvest Bouquet' pattern typically dates to the mid-20th century, roughly the 1960s or 1970s. Physically, the glaze appears smooth and highly vitrified with a brilliant luster. The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or heavy crazing, though a few minute dark specks are visible in the glaze, which are likely minor kiln inclusions or marks from use. The scalloped edge visible at the top of the frame suggests a traditional ruffling characteristic of many Royal Albert dinnerware lines.

I have examined the digital images of the Royal Albert 'Harvest Bouquet' bone china plate. The backstamp, featuring the classic crown logo in black and the pattern name in red serif font, is consistent with authentic mid-20th-century production (circa 1960s-1970s) from the Montrose or similar scalloped mold series. The glaze displays a high degree of vitrification and luster typical of English-made bone china. Based on this visual inspection, the item appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips or heavy crazing; however, the minor dark specks noted are consistent with 'factory seconds' or typical kiln inclusions of the era. The market for Royal Albert remains steady but is highly dependent on specific pattern demand. 'Harvest Bouquet' is a charming floral pattern but lacks the high-collectibility premium of 'Old Country Roses.' Current market data for single dinner plates in this pattern shows realized prices in the $25 to $45 range. High-volume availability on the secondary market prevents significant appreciation. Please note that a definitive authentication cannot be performed via images alone. Full authentication would require a physical tactile inspection to check for 'grittiness' in the clay body, a light-transparency test to verify true bone ash content, and a microscopic examination of the transfer-ware edges to ensure no modern digital reproduction techniques were used. Provenance documentation, such as an original purchase receipt or a known estate inventory, would further support its history.