Radford China Co. Lustreware Reticulated Tea Set

This is a vintage tea service collection comprising six teacups and matching saucers, featuring a distinctive reticulated (pierced) design on the saucers. The pieces are crafted from fine porcelain with a pearlescent lustre glaze on the interior and a decorative floral motif on the exterior. The saucers exhibit a scalloped, relief-molded edge with arc-shaped perforations, accented by sage green and gold highlights. The teacups feature gilded handles and rims, complementing the intricate floral patterns of pink and yellow roses. A critical identifying mark is visible on the underside of one saucer: a red shield logo with a crown, identifying the maker as the Radford China Co. of Staffordshire, England, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century. The condition appears fair to good for its age; there is visible wear to the gold gilding on the rims and handles, consistent with regular use. The lustre finish remains bright, though some minor kiln dust or manufacturing imperfections are visible on the white undersides. One saucer is shown inverted, revealing a clean foot rim and the primary maker's stamp. No major cracks are immediately apparent in the photograph, but fine crazing is common in this type of pottery.